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Chapter 23

Author: Xavier Steele
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The next morning, I woke up to the sound of Drew humming softly. I turned towards him and found him staring at me with a smile on his face.

"Good morning, beautiful," he said, his voice rough with sleep.

I couldn't help but blush at his words. "Good morning," I replied, returning the smile.

Drew leaned in and brushed his lips against mine. The way he looked at me made me feel like the only woman in the world, and I never wanted this moment to end.

But eventually, we had to get up and start our day. We got dressed and headed out for breakfast, eager to continue exploring the beautiful city of Madrid.

As we walked through the streets, he took my hand and pulled me close to him. "Brielle," he said, "I know this might sound crazy, but I can't imagine going back to New York without you by my side. Will you stay in Spain with me?"

I couldn't help but burst out laughing at Drew's proposal. "As much as I would love to stay with you in Spain, you know that's not possible," I said with a s
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