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Eva

I was taken aback when I realized that Lorenzo wasn't actually kissing me. Instead, he had his thumb pressed against my lip, and I was unknowingly kissing his thumbprint. It was as if we were sharing a romantic moment, but with a clever twist.

As I pulled back, I saw Lorenzo's mischievous grin and felt a mix of emotions: surprise, confusion, and a hint of embarrassment. I couldn't believe I had fallen for it.

"What's the meaning of this?" I asked, trying to sound calm despite my racing heart.

Lorenzo explained, "I saw a paparazzi outside, and I wanted to give them a show. I wanted to make it seem like we're deeply in love, so I pretended to kiss you."

I raised an eyebrow, understanding his motive. "You wanted to make it seem like we're a happy couple, to throw them off our trail."

"Exactly," Lorenzo nodded. "And also, I wanted to announce our engagement to the world, without actually saying it. I wanted to make it seem like we're deeply in love, and that our engagement is real."

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