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Body on Hold

Author: Megti
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

He inserted the key into the ignition and brought the car to life. The engine hummed as Austin shifted into gear and zoomed off toward their home. The passing scenery was a blur as they drove and Austin's memories with Nora came into play, As the car sped down the road, the scenery outside became a blur, and Austin's mind began to wander to memories of Nora. He couldn't help but notice how stunning she looked now, with a radiance that seemed to emanate from within. Her beauty had grown exponentially over the past seven years, and Austin found himself captivated by her every move now.

As the miles ticked by, Austin's hidden feelings for Nora began to stir inside him again. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was something between them, something that had been simmering beneath the surface all these years. The more he thought about it, the faster his heart began to beat, a rhythmic thudding that seemed to match the pounding of the car's tires against the pavement.

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