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Chapter Twenty Six
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Stella
"Everyone's nice and easy to get along with so don't worry about anything"
I nodded at Francis before relaxing in the car seat. We were on our way to his house for a reunion his family was keeping.
I was dressed casually in a knee length skirt and a designer's blouse with some simple shoes. Francis on the other hand was dressed like he was going to a fashion show in Las Vegas. He was wearing a black jeans with a few zippers, a white button up shirt, a brown leather jacket and shoes that have the same color with aviator glasses that made him look hot but cool at the same time.
"Is your family really large?, I asked turning off the radio so I could hear his response properly.
" Well, I wouldn't say really large, about ten of us will be there, aside from the kids"
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