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Chapter 109~ A night stroll

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-25 23:55:32
Lora and Ryan took a night stroll as streetlights cast a warm ambience over the cobblestone streets, lighting up the path for the couple.

The air was cool and carried the faint scent of flowers from nearby gardens, mixed with the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries wafting from cafes that were still open into the night.

Lora took a deep breath, sighing in satisfaction. The night was perfect and she wouldn't have it any other way.

“Has Jason called you or he’s still quiet?” Ryan suddenly asked as they wandered down the quiet streets.

Lora glanced at Ryan and raised an eyebrow. She asked, “Where’s that question coming from?”

She wondered if Ryan was still insecure about Jason. Lora had made it clear that she had ended things with him so that they could start over on a clean slate... but it seemed Ryan couldn't forget about the man she once dated.

“I just find it strange that he went quiet just like that. Maybe he’s planning something,” Ryan responded, his eyebrows furr
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