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Seduce Him

Author: Austino Gina
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-01 22:49:54

Amber

Dan, my mom’s coming over for lunch today,” I call after him as he strides toward the front door. His long legs make it hard for me to keep up, so I quicken my pace, my heart thudding with the familiar dread. Mom’s text came this morning, and I almost told her not to come, afraid of Dan’s reaction. But I couldn’t keep avoiding her. Three canceled visits in four months were already too much.

Dan pauses, hand on the car door, eyes narrowing with irritation. “Why? Haven’t I made it clear that I don’t want her here?” His voice is sharp, cutting through the morning silence.

“She’s my mother, Dan. It’s just lunch. She won’t stay long, I promise.” I hold my breath, waiting for the verdict.

A muscle twitches in his jaw before he lets out a sigh. “Fine. But make sure she’s gone before I get home.”

I nod quickly, relief flooding me as he slides into the car. The engine revs, and within moments, the car is out of sight.

When I first introduced Dan to my parents, he and Mom clashed almost i
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