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Chapter 1932 Be Yourself

Author: Deer
He looked genuinely content, so much so that Ivanka could not find the right words to say for a moment.

“Actually, you don’t have to do this.”

Michael was proud, accomplished, and always carried himself with an air of invincibility.

Though he clearly did not know much about dating, not even his assistant Evan had any advice. So, in desperation, he had resorted to scouring the internet for date ideas.

Ivanka saw through it, but she chose not to call him out.

There was a certain warmth in being cared for and liked so earnestly, even if it was awkwardly executed.

Still, she did not want the usually untouchable Michael to lose sight of himself in the process.

Ivanka’s smile softened. Then the amusement in her expression slowly faded away.

Ivanka took the plush toy from Michael’s hands and handed it to a nearby child who had been waiting impatiently for a turn at the claw machine. His eyes had been glued longingly to the toys inside.

The child let out a joyful cheer upon receiving
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