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85. Just For Tonight

Author: Jennie
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Third Person's POV:

Mason stared back at Isabel, equally shocked and confused about why she seemed ready to attack. He could see the surprise in her eyes, realizing that he wasn’t the one she intended to stab. It dawned on him that something must have happened to make her act this way.

"What are you doing here?" Isabel demanded, yanking her wrist away.

She could hardly believe Mason was standing in front of her. All her curiosity and fear over the past week boiled down to this moment, confirming that Mason was involved all along.

"So you’ve been stalking me for the past week? And even try to scare me with that ridiculous act from the other night," Isabel said, her annoyance growing. How could he stoop so low to frighten her?

Mason was initially puzzled, not understanding what she meant. He had only arrived in London a few hours ago. But as the pieces fell into place, a wave of anxiety hit him.

"Someone was stalking you, Isabel?" Mason asked, genuine fear coloring his voice. Isabel sco
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    Hey there, Wow, we made it to the end. I honestly can’t believe it’s been two years since I started this story. It’s been a long road, and I know there were times when updates were slow, painfully slow, in fact. Life has a way of getting in the way, with college, work, and everything else that pops up unexpectedly.I want to take a moment to say I’m really sorry for those delays. I know it wasn’t easy to stick around, and yet, you did. That means more to me than I can put into words. You didn’t just read this story; you waited for it, supported it, and saw it through to the end. That kind of loyalty and patience is rare, and I’m so grateful to have had you along for this ride.I may have only a few readers, but each of you is incredibly special to me. Your support, patience, and encouragement have made all the difference. Knowing that you were there, waiting and reading, kept me going.Thank you, truly, for sticking with me and this story. I promise I’ll do my best to keep writing and

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