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CH.FORTY THREE- SHE IS MY GIRLFRIEND

Author: Kimtana12
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-21 23:05:07
LEO’S POV

As I made my way to the car, I dialed John, my bodyguard, instructing him to dig into everything he could find on Dave. I knew Rcahel probably expected me to come to her rescue from Mom’s endless parade of questions and opinions. Normally, I’d intervene, but today, I just didn’t have the patience to face Mom’s overbearing nature.

My car silently trailed behind them as they drove toward the mall—a sprawling 24-hour complex whose neon signs flickered lazily against the darkening sky. I parked discreetly in the shadows and waited as they disappeared inside. Minutes stretched into what felt like hours, the low hum of the city filling the silence. Then finally, they came out, and that’s when I saw her.

Rachel stepped out first, and for a second, my breath hitched. She was wearing an emerald green dress that clung to her figure, the deep, rich color making her skin glow like gold under the lights. The neckline dipped just enough to be alluring but remained tasteful, perfectly highl
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