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Chapter 22. A gift from her.
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Leonardo's POV.
Turning the steering wheel I brought the from hercar to a halt at the lights. Beaming out of the car window I was met with the scowling face of an old lady staring out of the back seat of the adjoining car.
Today may not have been a happy day for her I mused and continued to drum my fingers on the steering wheel, feeling delighted.
Even heavy traffic that I normally have zero tolerance towards, has not been able to effect my happy mood
There was no sane reason for me to feel delighted but I just could not manage to keep this grin from making it's way on my face.
Fate.
The word that I had never
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