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CHAPTER NINETEEN: AND YOUR ANSWER IS...?
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2021-03-04 07:11:27“Ugh, why is it so loud in here?” I couldn’t help the smile that sneaks across my face at the girl mumbling beside me.
“Well, it is a room filled with teenagers and overexcited parents.”
“And that explains the noise, how?” I arch my brow and look from the crowd surrounding us to the girl at my side. It couldn’t be? Right?
“Have you never attended one of these before?”
“Why would I willingly come to a place like this?” Is she for real?
“Okay. Have you ever gone to a theatre, cinema, shopping mall or... I don't know, marketplace?” Her brows quirk at me, as I stare at her in disbelief.
“What?!” The word leaves my mouth louder than I intended, causing everyone to turn around and look at us.
“What, sir?” Kevin asks, shock and confusion w
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