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Chapter 46: Promise
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2024-10-29 19:42:56That's then I realize how it's important to smile for a while. Because you never know what might happen next. To know that forcing a smile a bit where good. Cause deep within me, I know I can't do it again after this.
"What's your entry?" I asked Sachi.
Alforo's stare at me was dry. I smirk and burst a laugh on him. His eyebrows rose there.
"I really don't know. I'll just support that one on beige shirt." he smiled at me.
Alforo sighed there, then look at both of us.
"You're the one flirting, Sachi." Alforo mocked.
I could see the irritation in Sachi's
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