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Chapter 35

Author: Anna T
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-24 15:02:23
Ayla POV

I couldn’t shake the sense of foreboding after that dream. Even whilst showering, I could feel dread coiling up inside my stomach.

“Good morning flower.” My dad smiled as I walked into the kitchen. I grabbed his toast off his plate and took a bite.

“Morning Dad.”

“Do you have any plans for today?” He asked.

I grabbed a cup and poured myself some coffee and shook my head.

“I have something getting delivered today and your mum can’t see what it is. Could you wait in for them?”

I didn’t mind waiting in to help my dad out, it was my parent's wedding anniversary soon and my mum was a notorious snoop.

“Sure, is it anniversary presents?” I asked.

He looked at me, his eyes squinted together, and a playful smile filled his face.

“She asked me to find out what you got her.”

“I bet she did the little sneak. I know you are on my side though, so I will tell you this, it’s not what she is thinking, it's tickets.”

“Oh fancy.” I teased.

My back pocket began to vibrate, I pulled
Anna T

Has Ayla just got a job with Callan? What will he say when he finds out Micha has hired Ayla? Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts, and remember to share this book for some bonus chapters at the weekend xoxo

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