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Chapter 389

Author: Walking on Clouds
It was probably because, when Shayne was with Aralyn, she always spoke her mind and never lied. She would also never create odd situations that made him unhappy.

However, Luna was different. She always put her feelings first.

She would pick fights with others when she felt uncomfortable. Even if the other person was entirely in the right and scolded her for her behavior, she would twist the truth and complain to him.

Shayne rubbed his aching temples. What could he do to change this situation?

Luna stared intently at Shayne.

Since he hadn't put the phone on speaker, she didn't know exactly what the other person had said to him.

"How's the situation? Did Aralyn agree to back down?" she asked.

"I got criticized as you wished," Shayne replied, frustrated.

He added, "And Aralyn didn't agree at all."

Luna couldn't help but smile.

Shayne felt uneasy upon seeing the smile on her face. What was she smiling about?

Luna held his hand and quickly hid her smile. She pretended to comfo
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