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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I wish I had the guts to walk away from what we had, but I can't, because I know you won't come after me, and that's what hurts the most."
[ Author's Note ]
Thank you for choosing this book.
-This is my second book.
I am a big fan of unrequited love so wrote this book, as many of you must've guessed while reading my first book, "If Only He Knew" which is also available on GoodNovel.
Please read and enjoy the story happily and if you want, you can truly point out my mistakes, I seriously don't mind.
Happy Reading to you.
ritika. ♥
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Half Hope, Half Love 2| When He Touches Me Like He Means It
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Half Hope, Half Love 3| Why His Actions Always Prove Otherwise?
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Half Hope, Half Love 4| Where There Is Hope
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Half Hope, Half Love 6| Where Love And Desire Meet
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Half Hope, Half Love 7| | Something In The Rain - Part I
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Placing the cleaned cup inside the cupboard, I took his own empty cup from his hands and washed it down the running water. "Leave them on the sink. Maid will take care of it." He said."I'm already done with it." Wiping my wet hands in the kitchen towel, I took my place, leaning on the dining table beside him.Soft blow of semi-wet breeze from the corner of the slightly open window reminded me I was still in my wet clothes and I shivered in cold, wrapping my hands around my shoulders to keep me warm.I heard Heath shuffle beside me before he placed soft dry towel on my still wet hair, applied pressure over the cloth and started to dry my hair."I can do it mys-" I tried to take the towel from his hands but he used his height to his advantage."Keep still." He said, his voice hinting authority and I pressed my lips in thin line, nodding meekly.
