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Chapter 37

Author: Joy Pen
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CHAPTER 37

AMELIA'S POV

The city lights sparkled like a thousand tiny stars, casting a dreamy glow on the streets as I walked back toward the hotel. The night air was cool against my skin, carrying a faint scent of rain that hadn’t yet fallen. It was quiet and peaceful even until I heard a familiar voice calling my name.

"Amelia?”

I turned, startled, and found myself staring at Luca. He was leaning casually against his car, a small, knowing smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

"What the hell?" I was at a loss for words as I eyed him from head to toe, unable to believe that he was standing right in front of me.

"Luca? What are you doing here?” I asked, genuinely surprised.

"I could ask you the same thing. What are you doing here? Moreover, you look like you’ve been wandering around aimlessly.”

I chuckled nervously. “I guess I lost track of time. Just needed some air.”

"Perfect. How about I buy you dinner then we can talk?” he offered, gesturing toward the pas
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