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Chapter 28

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Luca Moretti pov

ā€œI was right,ā€ Bennett says as he saunters toward my car. Pale denim hugs his legs, the white puffer making his skin glow and his teeth blindingly white. Exactly what I didn’t need right now.

ā€œIt’s a date,ā€ he adds, resting an elbow casually on the open passenger window, leaning his head in.

ā€œKnow how I know?ā€

I don’t answer, and it doesn’t matter.

ā€œā€™Cause I changed my top twice before you got here… and I got butterflies when I heard the doorbell.ā€

My stomach flips violently,
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