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Chapter 62: An Unfriendly Lunch

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After the call ended, the apartment’s living room immediately felt much quieter.

Sebastian placed a small plate of bread in front of Elena before finally turning toward Adele.

“That man is really starting to lose his mind.”

Adele slowly turned off her phone screen.

“You sound annoyed.”

“I am annoyed.”

The answer came out too honestly.

Adele’s gaze lingered on the man in front of her for several seconds.

Sebastian rarely showed his emotions this clearly.

And that only made everything feel even m
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