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Chapter 61: Hard To Resist
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2022-02-24 01:46:35Noah's POV
I was in dilemma as to I should meet her mom or not. Last time she really did hate me. But... She didn't know me well that time either and I really can't go against Astrid.As we drove to her house and got out, nervousness got the best of me. But I tried to act fine. Then I saw her lipstick. I mean... It was smudged.She hadn't rung the doorbell yet, so I took her hand and dragged it behind a bush. You know, in case, her mom opens the door and saw me touching her lips.That would make her hate me even more.And I definitely don't want that.She looked at me with shock, but I took my hand and wiped the lipstick off her lips.She understood I guess because she calmed down. Otherwise she was almost gonna freak out."Well, it is not so well even now. Should I smudge it again?" I winked at her.She looked at me with confusion but as my words registered in her mind, sheRelated chapters
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