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Chapter 751

Author: Rosie Steppe
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-08 19:00:00
"Sure, I'll choose the location," Yara agreed without hesitation.

I glanced around and named a nearby café. She showed up about thirty minutes later, pulling in on a sleek motorcycle. Dressed in a casual but sharp outfit, she had that effortless cool vibe that made heads turn.

I couldn't help but think of Hayden on his bike. They were so alike—kindred spirits, really.

For a fleeting second, I wondered if things might've played out differently. If Hayden hadn't noticed me first, maybe it would've been Yara standing by his side instead of me.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," Yara said as she sat down.

Even with her ties to the Drago family and her tangled history with Hayden, I didn't dislike her.

I smiled lightly. "It's my fault for interrupting your rest."

I'd clearly woken her up when I called earlier.

"You did," she said with a casual shrug. "I haven't been sleeping much lately, and today was my chance to catch up."

I was tempted to ask why she wasn't sleeping, but we weren't cl
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