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Chapter 66: A Gift Misplaced

Author: Bella Grace
last update publish date: 2026-04-25 20:42:38

Curtis walked into the open seat-out area inside the same hall, the noise from the main celebration fading behind him into something softer, almost distant.

Out here, the atmosphere felt calmer, like a quiet pocket carved out of the chaos.

The warm lights hung low, casting a gentle glow over the couches arranged neatly around small glass tables.

A faint breeze drifted through, carrying with it the mixed scent of wine and expensive perfume from inside.

His eyes searched the space almost immed
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ladonnaallen
Oh. Ffs just drag it out
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