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Author: Miraal
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-20 11:55:54

Smriti stepped into the kitchen, the rich aroma of something sweet wafting through the air. There was Erica, her back turned, focused on her task.

"What are you making, Erica, in the afternoon?"

Smriti asked her expression a mixture of surprise and disdain.

Erica glanced up, a mix of surprise and delight crossing her features. "Oh, aunty! I'm making gulaab jamun for Kabir!" She smiled before returning to her work.

A flicker of irritation ignited within Smriti. "If I'm not mistaken, I don't think he eats sweets," she said, her tone laced with mockery.

Erica shot her a cold smile, choosing silence over a pointless argument.

Smriti pressed on,. "You think sweets will win you a place in his life?

Erica looked up to her again.... listening to her taunting voice.

She folded her arms, the challenge clear in her stance." I mean you can try for sure but I don't think it will work....I guess you are mistaking his behaviour towards you as him being in love with you tck..tck....but that's not
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