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Seventy One

Author: Joy Pen
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-02 23:09:41

Tristan pov

I can't believe I was bothered for nothing. I came all the way here to make it clear to Adriana that no matter what we are going to keep the get married and the contract cannot be terminated only to get here and hear her say something entirely different from what I thought.

“You said you had something important to tell me, is this it?” I had to ask again to be sure I heard correctly the first time.

“Yes, I don't want it to look like I'm taking advantage of your kindness, I just thought it's only right if I tell you the truth.” Adriana concluded. I can't believe I wasted time trying to bring my friends here to talk about the wedding so that Adriana won't think of changing her mind and terminate the contract.

“I knew already you didn't have to…” I paused talking and I realized I just spilled. I turned to look at Adriana and it was obvious she would demand an explanation on how I got to know her friends visited the apartment.

“How did you…”

“I mean that's my house, I kno
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