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The sharp call call sliced through the moment like a knife,

Mia instinctively turned her head, her gaze snapping toward the voice.

Carl’s grip loosened, and the ring slipped from his hand

A soft gasp rippled through the crowd as the diamond tumbled in slow motion.

Then…click

The ring hit the floor.

The voice that had called Mia’s name was still hanging in the air, waiting.

Who ever it was, they had just shattered the perfect moment.

Mia’s breath hitched as her gaze snapped towards the voice.

Jackson santavo!

Her stomach twisted.

He stood there looking completely at ease in the crowd, a half smirk on his lips as if this were just another casual night.

As if she hadn’t told him never to speak to her again.

Mia’s heart racing, a rush of memories colliding all at once

The stolen purse, the betrayal and the way she had turned her back believing that was the last time she’d ever have to hear his name,

yet here he was.

And then the second realization hit her like a tidal wave.

He wasn’t just
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