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CHAPTER 16

Author: Rose Wren
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-06 19:45:19

chapter 16✍️

"Can you see me in a restaurant to talk about it?" He asked, sounding calm and sincere.

I refused immediately. "No way, I don't think that's a good idea. You've already said enough." And moreover, I cannot be in the same space with you that’s how much I hate you.” I said that and Lizzy looked at me begging for him with her eyes.

He spoke in a gentle tone, "Please, Starr, I want to explain myself and clear the air. Can we just meet for lunch and discuss it?"

I hesitated, my initial refusal softening. “Fine.”

He responded hurriedly. “Okay, tomorrow?”

I thought for a moment before agreeing. "Okay, fine, tomorrow then.”

Immediately I got off the phone with him, Lizzy squealed and I wondered if she was insane. “What’s wrong with you Lizzy? Are you okay?” I hurriedly asked her, she looked at me giving this teasing eyes and I wondered what was in that cunning mind of hers.

“I think he likes you, Starr.” She dropped the bomb and I opened my mouth to speak bu
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