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Author: Karen Moon
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Alexandra didn't sound irritated or angry as she stepped into the hallway and said aloud:

"No one is going to hit anyone here. I've had enough stress for one day."

The authority in her voice is undeniable and irresistible. Johnny immediately apologizes, but glares at Joshua, who puts his hands in his pockets innocently.

Emanuele takes a deep breath and enters the room. There were few clothes to be packed. It was so strange to have to pack again...

Joshua takes the cue to leave. He says goodbye to everyone with a brief chin gesture. The man's gaze is deep, and it is obvious that he still had many things to say.

Johnny starts to help the girl with her bags and says:

"I don't think he's really going to leave you alone."

"He'll give up sometime."

"If he hasn't given up so far, even after all he's heard from you, he's not going to anytime soon."

She didn't want to agree, but she didn't have the heart to disagree either. Joshua was extremely determined to win her over, and Emanuele genuine
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