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Author: Annie Leah
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-25 10:02:01

"So why are you interested in my son? He also told me you're a corporate lawyer."

I froze mid-sip of my water, nearly choking on it. Damon had conveniently left out that his mom was the type to cut straight to the point. Setting the glass down carefully, I pasted on a polite smile, though my brain was screaming for a coherent answer.

“Well,” I began, glancing at Damon for backup, but he was casually eating a piece of bread, pretending not to notice my silent plea for help. Jerk. “Damon and I… we just kind of clicked. He has this way of—uh—pulling people in.”

His mom raised an eyebrow, her sharp gaze making me feel like I was under a spotlight. “Interesting. And what about him specifically caught your attention? Humor? Looks? His penchant for trouble?”

“Definitely not the trouble part,” I quipped, earning a laugh from her and a smirk from Damon. “Honestly, it’s his… persistence. He doesn’t give up easily, and there’s something admirable about that.” I paused, cringing inwardly at how r
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