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Chapter 15

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Keila felt the tension in the air as she and Clyde stood by the car. The night around them was quiet, the city lights casting a soft glow on the pavement. She had never been one to embrace change easily, but the conversation they had just shared, the closeness that had developed between them, was undeniable. Something had shifted, and she wasn’t sure if it was her or him, or perhaps both.

The silence between them wasn’t uncomfortable; it felt more like an understanding had been reached. Keila glanced up at Clyde, catching the way his gaze softened when their eyes met. He seemed to be waiting for her to say something, to break the stillness. The words felt heavy, though, like they held more weight than anything she had said before.

“I didn’t expect this,” Keila finally said, her voice low and steady. “This… dinner. Us. I didn’t think we’d get here.”

Clyde raised an eyebrow, his expression thoughtful. “Neither did I. But I’m glad we did.” His voice was calm, but there was an honesty in
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