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Chapter 45 - One challenger is enough!

Author: Judels
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Emily's POV

"I think this is a better color," I said, handing Alex a deep blue bedspread and matching linen.

"Will it make my eyes pop?" He asked, putting it against his chest and fluttering his eyelashes. I chuckled at his playfulness.

"It is bedding, not clothing!" I said, laughing.

Alex rolled his eyes at me, yet he placed the bedding in the trolley.

We had come to town to replace everything in Alex's room. He wanted to have Luke order everything online, but I insisted—to Alex's annoyance.

I guess he was a typical male, not enjoying the wonders of shopping—not that I was particularly fond of going shopping, but I did have my moments.

"What do you think of these?" I said, gesturing to the off-white curtains hanging on the display.

Alex released a depressing sigh behind me, and I turned to look at him.

"Don't you like it?" I asked.

"Emily, it's not that," he said, his face twisted. "I don't mind the color or anything you buy. It will look perfect; I am sure of it."

"Then why the long
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