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Chapter Fifty-three: Constellation on my skin.

Author: Le na
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-06-25 11:00:48

Ariana's Pov

"I'm getting really curious about what's inside those gift boxes," I admitted, my eyes still fixed on them.

Kian stood up without saying a word and walked over to the pile. He picked three of the smaller boxes and carried them back to the table, setting them down in front of me. My heart was already beating faster.

"Start with these," he said quietly.

I didn’t hesitate. My fingers flew through the wrapping on the first one. Inside was a designer bag and I was very familiar, I remem
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