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Chapter 344

Author: Hauling Treasures
“I’m not hungry!”

Haley looked at him as if he were trash—something not even worth a second glance. She turned away and strode toward her car.

“Haley, I’m sorry. Don’t be mad,” Justin apologized humbly, though he had no idea what he had said wrong to upset her.

But if someone was at fault, it had to be him.

“If you don’t want me to drive, I won’t. If you don’t want to eat Japanese food, we can change plans. Just tell me—what do you like now? I want to know more about your preferences.”

He felt like a fool. Of course, she had changed over the past five years. Why was he still treating her as if she were the same person from back then?

He hadn’t been part of her life for those blank years, missing her growth and transformation. Now, he wanted to make up for it—no matter the cost.

“Let go!

“We’re even now, Justin. Don’t bother me again!” Haley drew a clear boundary.

He refused to let go. “My car’s with William for maintenance, and I left my phone at the office. I
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