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Chapter 10: Cindy's Wedding
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I REMAINED SILENT. I have no intention of discussing this matter further because I am not in the position to ask him for an explanation.
I just went straight to the room he had reserved for me last night and slumped on the side of the bed. I calmed myself a few times before noticing the red rose he had given me. I closed my eyes for a moment and smelled its scent. I can’t help but smile when I saw again the letter he wrote.
“Hmm. Lucky rose . . .”
My eyes opened. Lawrence leaned against the door frame staring at me with a curved lip. His dimple shows. I can’t help but be overwhelmed.
What would it be like to be trapped in his arms, especially if something more serious had happened to us last night? I quickly shook my head and scolded myself for thinking about that.
“Our lunch is ready. Let’s eat,” he said before leaving.
I quietly followed because I actually starving. He pulled out a chair for me and gently tapped my shoulder before si
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