A few days had passed since exams ended, and Aria still hadn’t given Tyler an answer yet.She was back behind the counter at Brew Haven with Mia and Lena, apron on, hair in a loose ponytail.“You’re in a mood,” Lena wiped down the espresso machine. “What’s wrong?”She sighed. “It’s Tyler or… London. Or both.”Mia, piping frosting onto a cupcake for an order, glanced over. “What about him?”“He told me Mr. Chen offered him a longer contract,” she said. “Something permanent. He wants us to decide together if London would be… our life.”“Oh my god, that’s amazing.” Lena’s face lit up. “So, why do you look like someone died?”“Because the UK is far. Like, far far. Away from mum. From you guys. From everything I’ve grown to love is here.”Mia wrapped her arms around Aria’s waist from behind, chin on her shoulder. “And you’ll build your own home with Tyler.”The words landed wrong in Aria’s throat and she started coughing violently.“Whoa, easy,” Lena said as she grabbed a glass, filled it
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