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"You have nothing to worry about, your friend is fine" he assured her, watching as her shoulders relaxed at his words.

He released a deep chuckle before he added, "Now the table is turned. You're at my house this time"

Alexandra raised her head to look at him before saying, " I guess we are even now" She said in a soft voice. " I really think it's time for me to go"

" Sure, I understand," Luca replied with a nod. " But we'll have to get you something presentable to wear before heading home. How about we go buy some clothes and then you go"

Alexandra immediately shook her head in protest. " That's very generous of you but I…"

Luca held up a hand stopping her mid sentence. "I'm not taking no for an answer" He said in a firm tone as he stared at her. "Just a dress,this one you're wearing right now looks like it was made in the late 1800s"

Alexandra's face heated up at his words. She knew that the clothes were too big on her but he didn't have to point it out like that. Swallowing the
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