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Chapter 932

Author: Rosie Steppe
"Do you need me to explain myself?" Hayden asked Keira seriously when he saw her.

"No, I don't," Keira replied with a smile. "Don’t bother explaining."

"Then you’re not upset or misunderstanding anything?" His gaze held a hint of curiosity as he studied her.

She could tell he was worried. After all, he’d called and texted her, and she hadn’t responded. Of course, he must’ve been overthinking things.

"I wasn’t ignoring you," Keira reassured him. "I was spending time with Nina at the kindergarten. My phone was on silent." As she finished, she gently touched his face. "I need to get back to work."

Today, there were even more customers than yesterday. If this kept up, her little courtyard might need to be expanded.

But she wouldn't.

Although she was using this courtyard to make a living, she'd never forget why she built it in the first place. During the day, it was for work, but in the evening, it became her sanctuary—a place of peace and solitude. Besides, internet trends ra
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