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Chapter 61: Intruder
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Good morning!” masayang bati ni Audrey kay Belle. The woman was wearing an apron around her waist and was busy prancing around the kitchen.
“G-good morning!” sabi niya, alanganin. “You’re cooking breakfast?”
Lalong lumawak ang pagkakangiti ng babae. “Yes. For me and Zyrone. But I made coffee. May natitira pa sigurong one cup doon sa coffee maker,” anito habang hinahalo ang niluluto nitong sinangag.
Lihim siyang napa-irap. The actress really made sure to make her feel excluded. Ang galing din talaga nito. Ito ang gumawa ng eskandalo tapos pagbalik nito para itong anghel na bumaba sa langit at nagsabog ng kabutihan sa mundo.
Napanood niya ang press con nito kahapon. Maliban sa 30 minutes nitong pag-iiyak, 15 minutes nitong paghagulgol at pagyakap kay Zyrone, ang rason na tanging naalala niya na sinabi nito kung bakit hindi ito nakasipot sa kasal nito at ni Zyrone ay dahil nakidnap ito nang
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