Nadia did not expect that

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Nadia bit her inner cheek, every instinct telling her to run, but something kept her rooted in place. She needed to hear Harley, to know for sure. She had never truly allowed herself to fall for anyone, which made it even harder to believe that Harley might have deceived her.

"It’s been years, Amanda. You can’t be real, can you?" Harley said, his tone cool as he pushed her off his shoulder.

"Years don’t erase feelings," Amanda replied confidently, stepping closer. "I know you still think about me, or you would’ve said you hated me by now."

Nadia exhaled sharply, disappointment settling deep in her chest. But Harley’s reply was the only thing keeping her from walking away.

"Why are you here?" Harley asked, his voice low with a mix of irritation and wariness.

"I’ve been in town for a while," Amanda began, her voice smooth. "Then I heard Damon is getting married, and I thought this would be the perfect chance to see you. I don’t want you to think I’m here because of him anymor