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Between Heartbeats

Penulis: Oma
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-23 00:00:57

HANNAH’S POV:

My throat tightened painfully with emotion. I had to blink back tears.

A waiter appeared then, perfectly timed, and began serving us. The food was incredible, course after course of beautifully plated dishes that tasted even better than they looked. But honestly, I barely tasted any of it. I was too focused on Elijah, on the way he watched me, on the conversation flowing easily between us.

We talked about everything and nothing. About the twins and how Amelia's school play was com
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