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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Who is Jake?”
“What?” Bella asks, pulling away from embracing his body. Her relief at him being okay gives way to confusion over his abrupt change of topic.
“Jake.” Adam repeats the name like it should mean something to her. Is he talking about Jake Johnson, who she mentioned having a crush on? “The actor from-”
“No. With Lumi. You both spoke of a man named Jake that you claimed to be in love with. Was it the actor from last night or a different Jake? Because you claimed to be in love with him as well.”
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