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I Don't Believe In Love, Do You?

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“Hey,” Zayn’s face didn’t give anything away as he watched Rina walk further into the room. “We were just waiting for you before we took our leave. Are you ready? I have to get into the office as soon as possible.”

“Yeah,” she nodded. “I just need to grab my purse and my shoes.”

“Great. Meet us downstairs.”

William got up first, then stepped aside to let Zayn through. He ruffled Rina’s hair on his way out, not bothering to answer her questions, before heading downstairs.

“Are you leaving already,” Susan asked in the living room when she saw them coming down the stairs. She only came to the villa when Zayn told her to, and now that he was leaving, she could return to the mansion, where she lived with Zayn.

“Yes, Su,” Zayn replied. “Please lock up on your way out. You know the drill.”

They waited for Rina outside, before pulling out onto the road in two separate cars, Rina and Zayn in one, with William coming behind them.

“I had a relaxing weekend,” Rina smiled up at Zayn. “Thank you fo
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