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ing like a shadow, drifting between he

nickname "Ghost lady," an

party because she had lost a

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purse, Lilly

light makeup, she looked striking, differ

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eyes land

a few steps away, sta

noise seems to

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smile almost pulled her in,

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said, step

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face him fully,

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out a co

can just show up three years lat

ase, let me

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completely unaware of th

e took ov

ce, Lilly brushed past him, walked straight u

react, she pressed

around t

disbelief, his mind failing

saw Eric's jaw clench, his face da

but she knew she had

st an inch, leaning

ack," she

eyes locking unto hers with an inte

en, without a word, Dave leaned

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his arms, forgetting everyth

oke apart for air, L

over her, she hadn't expected Da

Eric jealous, but the kiss

g out his hand with his

suddenly feeling self-conscious

ered, her face flushing red

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ce she had kissed anyone, n

ance sideways and sa

up the act, she l

atching her gla

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s gritting his teeth, hi

uiet sense of

ted him to believe she was

ed she might have stepped into somethi

n looked as if he was tr

g down to whisper in her ear. "You're not ju

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figure that

second, but forced

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he leaned in and kiss

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a show, he

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