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Chapter65 Hostility

Author: Nora Ashton
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-08 23:45:00

Fiona shifts slightly in her seat, her fingers lightly drumming on the stem of her wine glass. She takes a slow sip, her gaze lingering on Amanda, though she pretends to focus on Henry instead. 

The conversation flows easily around her, Amanda’s voice carrying the kind of warmth and confidence that seems to draw everyone in.

“Well,” Fiona says suddenly, cutting into the conversation. Her tone is light, but there’s a faint edge to it. 

“It’s great that you get to be so creative, Amanda. I really envy you for having that kind of freedom.” She pauses, tilting her head slightly and giving a practiced smile. “I hope one day I can earn that for myself—doing something I truly love.”

It seems that Fiona doesn’t know Amanda at all. Amanda can see it from Fiona’s expression and words.

So Amanda decides to pretend it’s the first time that she meets Fiona.

Amanda tur

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