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Chapter 76

Author: J.G.DAWN
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Eric's POV

I stopped my car in front of the restaurant and turned my head to look at Angela whose eyes were focused on the outside of the window. She was silent the whole time while her eyes were still lost which made me worried for her. Is something I am missing, I suddenly feel like that…

I let my hand go and wrapped it on her palm to get her awareness.

As soon as I held her hand to persuade her attention and it did that, it worked. She slowly turned her head and let her eyes meet me.

She looked into my eyes with the same lost gaze. I could sense something there but still feel I'm thinking just too much.

"Angela, What happened baby? Why are you so lost?" I couldn't help but ask with a concerned voice. I wanted to know if something was bothering her or if something made her feel bad…

"Nothing…"

"There is nothing like that. You don't think too much…"

"I…" She paused.

"I'm just too focused on the view." She mumbled while showing me a small smile. But that smile didn't reach her eyes.
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