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Bouquet By The Doorstep

Author: Mazneen
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-29 23:48:39

ITALY

LEXI

"Thank you for the patronage. Please, do come around next time." The cashier said, handing over the things we picked at the mall to us. I collected it from her and returned a wide smile.

With Isabelle's hand intertwined with mine, we trekked home since the mall we visited was just down the street. It was Isabelle who suddenly requested chocolates and creamy yogurt who made us step out of the house at that time of the night.

Just as we were about to step into the house, I sighted a bouquet of flowers by the entrance, wrapped with a blue wrapper. A part of my brows creased as I looked outside, trying to see if the owner was around, but I couldn't find anyone.

"Mum, is that yours?" Isabelle asked, letting my hands go.

With creased brows, I shook my head negatively. "No, darling. It's not mine. I don't know who owns it," I responded.

Isabelle rushed to where the bouquet was kept, picked it up, and removed the letter from it. Before I could reprimand her for picking up what doe
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