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Author: Red Phoenix
last update Last Updated: 2023-12-31 17:37:30
Richie frowned as he looked at the face of the woman who always made a mess. "There's no need to apologize; it's my fault for not seeing the road," the woman retorted, making Richie's brow furrow even more.

"Are you blind?" The question instantly made the downcast Odette hurriedly raise her face and stare at Richie with a flushed face, but she quickly controlled her anger.

"Oh, you..." Odette snickered. Richie ignored Odette, and the man quickly got up from his position. It was a little strange; she didn't usually stay still and stare at him, even if it was just a cynical look.

Odette also got up from her position. When she saw Richie's movement, the woman pulled one corner of her lips back.

"You really love Sharlynn apparently." Richie stopped his steps but still did not move or even turn his body.

"Or are you just pretending to love her?" That last sentence made Richie turn around and stare at Odette with an uninterpretable gaze.

Richie replied seriously, "What makes you think t
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