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Chapter 16-Collisions and Confessions
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2022-02-13 22:18:51
RoxyPineappleWhew! That chapter was spicy 🌶🔥! Raffaele is out here making reckless driving look romantic, and Edwina? Queen of drama 😌👑. But let’s be honest—would we want it any other way? (No. The answer is no.) Now, don’t leave me hanging! Drop a 💎 (gem) if you loved the chapter, hit that ❤️ (like) if Raffaele’s possessiveness has you feeling things, and 📝 (comment) if you need to scream about that car scene! 😂 Let’s talk!
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Hello dear readers🤭🤭🤭, So the first book in the Elegant series is done🤗🤗, I am quite sad to be ending it on such a note but quite excited for what more is to come☺☺. Hit me with your thoughts and theories🙃. What did everyone think of Alessandro? The capos? Alexxis? Jasmine? Geneva? Edwina? Raffaele? I appreciate all who have read and supported my story from the start🥺🥺 and I am looking forward to seeing you all in the second book where Raffaele and Edwina's story continues🤭☺. A big thank you to all and I really cannot wait to see you all once again. Looking forward to seeing you all on the other side💜💜💜.
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