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Chapter 29: The Sweet Setup
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2026-06-08 08:13:17POV: Evelyn Reeve
The white porcelain plates, once loaded with Miami’s finest fusion cuisine, had been whisked away by the server. My table felt strangely vast now, occupied only by three glasses of fruit juice that glowed like neon signs against the dark wood.
I leaned back, pressing the cold condensation of my orange juice against my palm. It was a rare moment of peace. I pulled my phone from my bag, my thumb aimlessly scrolling through Instagram, letting the salt-tinged
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