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2024-10-29 19:42:56“What happened seph?” Flora took my hand in hers. “You didn’t like me?”
“We are not living for the approval of some low-born people Flora,” Lara said from behind. I ignored her and placed a kiss on both of her cheeks. “It is too difficult to not like someone like you. I was shocked for a moment. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen”
How could anyone not like her? She is like a bundle of joy. Her smile was lively and her energy dizzying. She reminded me of Ayla.
“Come.” Hades grabbed my hand and led me towards the front. They raise the toast for his successful career and long life.
Hades clinked the glass with a fork. “After all that drama still, he is going to go on with this” Behind me probably his grandmother uttered. If I heard this so did Hades but don’t think he cares about what she said.
“I have another important announcement to make.
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