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2024-10-29 19:42:56Jace POV
When we’re on our way to the hotel, Yanna received a text from Kristinn saying that they’re all already waiting for us in the hotel restaurant, Augustus’.
When we arrived I gave my key to the valet and I carry Tara in my arm and hold Jacob in my free hand while Yanna is walking ahead of us in excitement.
“Mama K!!!!! Mama Lexi!!!!!” the twins screamed when they see their godmothers which earned us a glare from the people inside but it all turned into a wide smile when they see that the reason for the noise are just kids who I possibly think are both good looking.
“Tara! Jacob!” both Kristinn and Alexis screamed back as they open their arms to accommodate the kids.
I look up to my friends who both had a confusion and disbelief written all over their faces. I decided to play along.
“Mason! Kyle!” I called up to them bringing them back to earth
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