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Nadine 0066

Author: Grace Aden
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-03 01:16:41

Did he have to follow me to work again after I made it clear I didn’t want anything to do with him?

It’s starting to get on my nerves. I had to buy a new dress I hadn’t planned and spend extra cash on coffee.

Sure, he agreed to pay, but I said no.

But I didn’t want to deal with any man right now, no matter what their intentions were. I just want to avoid the whole mess.

I needed to stay focused on my work and not let Ethan’s presence throw me off balance. I glanced over at the counter and saw him still examining the flowers, looking deeply focused.

But I couldn’t hold back any longer. I walked up to him, and as soon as I approached, he looked up and met my gaze. “Can I help you, Ms. Witte?” he asked.

I was taken aback that he even knew my last name. Why did he have to insert himself where he wasn’t wanted? What was his deal?

I tried to steady my voice and not let my irritation show. “I just wanted to know why you’re here,” I said. “I made it clear earlier that I don’t want to have an
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