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Chapter Sixty Seven

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Chapter Sixty Seven : Heart Throb

Veronica’s POV

As I walked towards him, my heart skipped a beat. Bruno looked even more handsome than I remembered, his piercing eyes and chiseled features seemingly chiseled by the gods themselves. His dark hair was perfectly styled, and his smile could still melt my heart. It had been five years since we last saw each other, but time seemed to have only refined his rugged good looks.

I felt like I was 21 again, my tongue-tied and my senses overwhelmed by his presence. My mind went blank, and all I could do was stare. He was even more dashing in his tailored suit, his confidence and charisma radiating like an aura around him.

"Veronica," he said, his deep voice sending shivers down my spine. "You look stunning."

I swallowed hard, trying to find my voice. "Bruno," I managed to stammer, my cheeks flushing with heat.

We stood there for a moment, the tension between us palpable. It was as if no time had passed at all, and we were still the two lovers w
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