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SEVENTY SIX

Author: Tofunmi Nikky
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-04 23:08:46

NORA

“Of course, I’m so happy to see him.” I gave the best of my fake smiles.

I love Liam so much but he’s driving me crazy trying to play the match maker. I expected it all on a Saturday morning but never Liam inviting Theodore over, intentionally.

He’s the devil sent after me at this point.

I knew already it he knows about his best friend’s feelings for me but I trust Theodore on not telling Liam he has asked me out already. No, let me rephrase it, he’s been asking me out.

I gnashed my teeth as I imagined what tantrum Liam will throw when he finally knows.

“You must.” He nodded and I laughed alongside, even though it was the slightest bit funny, I had to cooperate.

I held the door open even more wider as Theodore came in, one of our staff walking past to drop his little luggage in the guest room.

According to Liam, Theodore would be spending the weekend here, due to a reason best known to him, that he wasn’t ready to reveal. Yet.

“Hi, Theo.” I did what I had to do. I hugged h
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