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Dinner and Deception

Author: DELEPU
last update publish date: 2026-03-21 21:38:33

At six-thirty, Alina stood in front of the mirror.

She'd washed away the dirt and tears. Fixed her hair. Applied makeup that hid the redness around her eyes.

Wore a simple dress. Understated. Appropriate for dinner with family.

She looked normal.

But inside, she was still shaking from Junior's fear.

From the way he'd called her "the sad-sick lady" and run from the room.

A knock.

"Come in."

Daniel entered. Changed into fresh clothes. Looking almost as exhausted as she felt.

"Your father just arr
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Roxanna Abernathy
I'm surprised that her mother didn't come.
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Leena Batohi Jaijai
Why only 1 chapter a day. Surely author you can go more. Thus way readers lose interest and go on to other books
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