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Chapter 44

Author: The Fierce Lady
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Kendra Pov...

Here I am, my love. Kendra, this time, made sure to tell him the truth. Nothing surpasses happiness like honesty. Consider yourself fortunate if things go as planned, I mentally reminded myself.

Enrico doesn't know I'm back, and I want to surprise him. I have so many surprises in store, and I know he’ll be happy to hear them.

Sharon wasn’t surprised by my choices but supported me nonetheless. I closed my eyes for a moment to gather myself.

I chose the same hotel we used to stay at because it's the closest to the one we're currently at, and I feel more comfortable and happy with their service.

"Hello, Danny!" I was surprised when he called.

"Madam!" He sighed deeply.

"Danny, is something wrong?" I asked, noticing his heavy breathing.

"Can I come?" he asks hesitantly. Why is he asking? He told me he couldn’t join me this time, so why is he suddenly asking to come here?

"I'm not sure unless you can tell me why. Sharon is coming in three days—what about you?" I responded with
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