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12. The Unsolvable Puzzle
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Couldn't you act confidently? Ashar was annoying me with his questions that why I was so nervous and shaking during wedding."
I'm with Samara at the nearby cafe after preparing breakfast for the family.
"How can you expect me to be relaxed in such a situation?" I snap, "Why you came so late?"
"I didn't come late. I was just unable to come to you."
"What do you mean?"
"I was waiting for the right moment, stupid. There were so many people and the security cameras. I was thinking of a safe way to implement my plan. I was there watching the whole ceremony." She elaborates.
Her hairs are tied up in to a loose ponytail and her face has no makeup, still she is looking beautiful with her original facial features. Even if they are not in love, I'm sure still Ashar would've attracted towards her. No guy can ignore such a beauty.
"How did you manage to arrange a dress on such a short notice?"
"I had a similar dress which was not complete
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