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Chapter 764

Author: Pure Summer
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Time seemed to stand still, and everything was frozen in place. This meal was doomed to end with no resolution.

A forced relationship would never bring happiness. Even though Caroline liked Suzanne, forcing her and James to be together was impossible. James would never allow it.

Meanwhile, Summer was enjoying a delightful afternoon tea with Kelly. They sat on high stools in front of the coffee shop with soft, beautiful music playing in the background.

They had ordered two cups of mocha, each with a delicate latte art design on the surface. In such an environment, it was naturally pleasing to the eyes.

"How's work been going lately, Kelly?" Summer asked. Usually, she would invite Kelly out for a drink and chat every month.

Since she got married, Summer's time had become much more limited. On top of that, running a company made it hard for her to go out whenever she wanted, like she used to. In order to maintain their friendship and keep them from drifting apart, Summer decided to m
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