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48. Lonely Girl

Author: Melino
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-15 22:05:38

Michelle went inside the pub. She looked clueless because it was her first time. There were lots of people talking, some of them were dancing like crazy, also there were also people who got drunk. The place was quite dim but the neon and flashing lights livened up the room. Michelle could also see some people were doing perverted things in the corners. She did not really know if she could really enjoy her time.

While she was walking carefully avoiding people who were dancing like craze, she accidentally bumped into a man.

“Ouchie! Michelle was pushed but the man was quick enough the almost fallen girl.

“Young lady, are you alright?” The man put his charming smile at Michelle.

“T-thank you…” Michelle thanked the man. While she was trying to look at the face of the man who protected her from falling, she instantly got attracted by his handsome face. It was the first time for Michelle to feel something like this. Did she just fall in love in the first sight?

“Are you alone, young lady?”T
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