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Chapter 73

Author: Regina
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-17 00:16:56

The atmosphere in the camper immediately crackled with tension. Dean froze in place, his expression shifting between disbelief, shock, and outright indignation. “I—You—” he sputtered, his words caught in a tangled mix of embarrassment and rage. His face burned red as he glared daggers at Leo, clearly moments away from launching into a full-blown tirade.

Just as Dean opened his mouth to deliver a sharp retort, Linda surprised him by chiming in. “Actually… I’m curious too,” she admitted, raising her eyebrows with a cheeky smile. Her tone was half-joking, but her eyes sparkled with the undeniable glee of someone fully immersed in the drama.

Caught in the crossfire, Dean found himself at a loss for words. His gaze shifted helplessly between Linda and Leo before he finally sighed in resignation. “It’s... different,” he admitted quietly. He paused, as if gathering the courage to elaborate, then continued, his voice tinged with an honest vulnerability. “One’s strong-willed, the other’s gentl
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