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Chapter 171

Autor: Chronos
Francesco had been addicted to Adriana's body, to the vitality of her youth. They indulged themselves night after night.

On the last night before their breakup, they still shared the same bed, thrashing about until dawn—a graduation celebration, though really, it was only his celebration. Every time he took her, Adriana thought of breaking up.

She spoke up hesitantly, "Francesco?"

Even her voice carried a subtle allure, and Francesco barely managed to pull his thoughts together.

"I'm not sho
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