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Chapter 289

Author: Happy Breadwinner
James pressed his lips against Beverly's. Her mind went blank, and her face flushed with heat. It felt as if her heart were about to burst.

The faint scent of alcohol lingered between their lips.

Seconds, then minutes passed before he finally released her and pulled her into his embrace.

Beverly gasped lightly, slowly returning to her senses. With her cheek pressed against James' chest, she could hear the rapid pounding of a heartbeat, though she couldn't tell whether it was his or her own.

Wanda strode up to them in her heels, surprised to see James acting this way in public. It seemed he really did like Beverly.

Wanda should have been happy, but right now…

"Come back with me. I need to talk to you both," she ordered coldly.

Beverly lowered her gaze in embarrassment, her hand still grasped tightly in James'.

Seeing the displeasure on Wanda's face, James had a bad feeling. But he didn't want Beverly to notice.

"Mom, why don't you go on ahead first? We need to tidy up first."

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