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Tale 86: Factors

Author: Gray April
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

(A/N: just a reminder, this is a work of fiction, and everything that was written here are all opinions of me, so please don’t take everything seriously. *bows)

“What is it?” Shane asked as he looked at Rai when the other called him. Then, he froze when he saw Rai’s serious expression. He rarely sees Rai wear this kind of expression.

What Rai is going to say next is important and not just what nonsense that Rai is spouting always as he joked or when he casually deals with things.

Rai took a deep breath as he pondered. “There are many factors why a pair of lovers would fall out of love with each other.” He spoke as he rested his other arm on his stomach. “One is the long-distance relationship.” He said.

"'long-distance relationship'?" Shane muttered as he ruminated the three words. These words… It is the same for me and my family, right? He thought since he is currently living with his aunt while his family is in another country.

Rai looked at him. “You should have watched romantic m
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