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Jake in LA

Author: Shyne
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Chapter 64

Celine Coleman POV

'Let's get married, Bryant' A smile laced up my lips as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I didn't regret asking him to marry me because I really was in love with him. He was everything I ever wanted in a man and I would be damned if I allowed him to slip off my fingers just like that. Never!

I could barely get enough sleep last night because I was busy thinking about him all through the night and I wished we slept together, but he had to pass the night with Nolan.

I woke up quite early this morning and did my usual morning routine of brushing my teeth and other things, after which I left my room to go assist Madam Leila in the kitchen. According to Nolan, he didn't hire a maid here because it was meant to be a secret place and he couldn't risk letting anyone here, so apparently, Madam Leila will be the only one handling things here until further notice. Wait! Until all of this is over.

The usual sweet aroma of Madam Leila's food welcomed me
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