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Author: Mimi Hannah
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Chapter 14

Martins led the way through the crowd, weaving between groups of people laughing and chatting. The further they walked, the quieter it became, until they reached a spot where only a few guests lingered. Standing there was a man in his mid-thirties, dressed simply in a plain shirt and trousers. He looked a bit out of place and his eyes lit up the moment he saw Lyon.

“Lyon!” the man said, his voice filled with a mix of relief and excitement.

Lyon stared at him for a moment, his brows furrowing as he tried to place the face. Then it hit him. “Daniel?”

The man nodded quickly. “Yes! It’s me, Daniel.”

Lyon blinked in surprise. Daniel was his childhood friend, someone he hadn’t seen in years. They’d grown up in the same neighborhood, sharing countless memories, but life had taken them in different directions.

“What are you doing here?” Lyon asked, his tone softening as he stepped closer.

Daniel sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “I didn’t know how else to reach you.
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