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Chapter 22: A Passionate Kiss

Author: Anney GW
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-10-11 14:19:54
Julia’s POV

I was having a great time. Charles was charming, and his stories were so amusing, I found myself laughing out loud. Once I even almost spat out my wine.

After Andrew left me in the lobby, I argued with my parents for a while longer, trying my best to keep my temper as they went on and on about how ‘rich’ Charles was. And then, as if on cue, Charles strolled in. He seemed surprised to see me still there, given that I’d agreed to go home with Andrew.

“Long story,” I’d chuckled sheepishly.

“Hungry?” he’d asked.

“Very,” I’d admitted.

My father nudged my mother and they exchanged an excited look. I brushed past them, grateful to have an excuse to leave, and also grateful to have someone to eat dinner with.

So off we’d gone to dinner. It was a gorgeous little Italian restaurant, one I’d never been to before. We made our way through course after course of delicious food. Charles told me all about his family and friends, and he was so animated when he talked, I found myself hangi
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