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Chapter 52

Author: Penwitch
last update publish date: 2026-04-13 01:22:53

Jake pulled back, but Naomi surged forward, her breath smelling of tequila as she chased his lips. He pressed a hand against her shoulder to create distance.

“That’s enough. You’re drunk,” he said, his voice flat. “I didn’t come here for this.”

Naomi’s lips curled into a slow, lazy grin. “Why not, baby? Just like old times.”

Jake opened his mouth to retort, but the words died. Over Naomi’s shoulder, his gaze locked onto Anna. His heart hammered against his ribs—she was standing perfectly still,
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