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Chapter 28

Author: Mini Sol
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-31 15:35:09
Mandy was shocked and whipped around instantly. "Why are you here?" she exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course it's because I've missed you."

The man, James Hart, walked up to Mandy, picked up a strand of her hair, and twirled it around his finger.

"What? Don't you miss me too?"

Mandy's expression shifted subtly, and she tensed up all over. "Get lost!" she shouted furiously.

"Ha! Do you really want me to get lost?"

James' eyes turned cold, and the smile faded from his face. Suddenly, he exuded a dangerous, chilly air.

Mandy shuddered and bit her lip, not saying a word. James released the strand of hair around his finger and turned to leave without any hesitation.

When Mandy saw him walking toward the door, she couldn't control herself and shouted, "Stand right there!"

James turned around and faced her once more. However, he didn't walk toward her. Instead, leaning his back against the door, he asked, "Why should I?"

Mandy's expression soured as she sank her teeth into her lowe
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