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Chapter 74

Author: Regina
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-17 00:17:15

Tara climbed into the vehicle, carrying the groceries she’d just purchased from the supermarket. After setting them down on the table, she clapped her hands decisively and said, “All set! We can head out now. So, who’s driving?”

Chen was the next to board. After neatly arranging his share of the items, he spoke up without hesitation. “I’ll drive. Dean, can you check the navigation for me?” His tone was calm, almost casual, but there was a flicker of something in his eyes—an unmistakable hint of expectation, as though he was looking for a small excuse to interact with Dean.

But before the words had even settled, Damon, still lingering by the door, wasn’t about to be outdone. “Do you really need Dean to handle navigation?” he quipped, stepping past Chen and making his way to the table. Raising an eyebrow and flashing a sly grin, he added, “Why don’t I drive instead? Dean can sit with me and relax—no tasks, no worries. Sounds much better, doesn’t it?”

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