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Tea Party

Penulis: Namiko Aris
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-12-24 05:07:33

FIONA'S POV

The morning sunlight spilled through the grand windows, painting golden patterns on the floor. I sat with a group of women in the lush garden, the scent of blooming flowers mixing with the faint aroma of tea. The small group had gathered around a charming table set with delicate porcelain teacups, tiny cakes, and sandwiches that looked like they had been prepared with a ruler—each piece perfect and precise.

Raphael had wandered off to the men’s side of the estate, where a makeshift chess tournament had been set up. I caught a glimpse of him earlier, leaning back in his chair, his sharp gaze calculating his next move. He’d tossed me a quick wink before diving back into his game. My cheeks had flushed, and I looked away before anyone noticed.

“So, Fiona,” one of the women said, pulling me back to the present. Her name was Francesca, and she had this effortless elegance about her, the kind that came with power and privilege. “How are you finding life here with the rest of us?
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  • Betrayed, But Redeemed.   Loosing his mind

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  • Betrayed, But Redeemed.   Getting her back

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  • Betrayed, But Redeemed.   Saving an enemy

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