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The perfect cue.

Penulis: Rever
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-18 21:57:27

The dining hall at the Rossi estate was ridiculously fancy as always on Thursday morning.

Silverware clinked against fine china, quiet conversation drifted through the air, and the whole place smelled like fresh espresso and baked perfection. The long table was dressed in crisp white linen and polished crystal.

Keeping her silence, Maria sat near the center, posture perfect, hands steady as she stared softly at the croissant on the plate. But under the table, her fingers were laced tightly with Rene’s.

That was the only thing keeping her grounded.

Every few minutes, she felt him glance over, and each time, she’d catch his eye for just a second and press her fingers into his, like, "I’m okay."

And then the doors opened with this slow, dramatic creak... like they’d been waiting for the perfect cue.

She walked in.

Layla.

Wearing this cream-colored blouse that fit just right and black pants that made her look like she was walking straight off a Vogue editorial. Her hair was pulled back in
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