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into me, creating a palpable

unter earlier? I did apologize th

hard I wanted to. I felt drawn to those cold, brown e

you." A figure suddenly appeared in front o

recognized the

leaping from my seat

ou look well," she beame

in. Have I mentioned that

rs older than me. Irina, Sana and I were so close

to the countryside four years ago, due

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voice carries a h

" as I pulled away from her embrace, I

o come see her one last time before she gets married

see her, she's been acting

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eds to say it, Evelina. This is the 21st century for goodne

lly not fair how the women in this family just get married o

ing I can do. It has been this way in this

up to you? You seemed so distracted you didn't ev

out, that's why I didn't notice you." I rep

so," she shrugged, turn

if he was still staring at me, but he was d

in the countryside when I overheard a

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ied artworks to numerous museums worldwide. Quite a number of famous artists

ths, who couldn't walk without the help of a walking stick. S

best to keep away from social media. He does everythi

o him, then I'm genuinely concerned for her. And h

of the biggest companies, but Artistr

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o the strange, beautiful man, on

looked away. He was starti

t from the head of the table, c

your atten

right and Sana to his left, since

notice when

ina whispers with a hint

and drained. I rea

here today," papa began onc

engaged, and will be meeting her fiance for the first time today." He announced prou

see that he's los

" papa continued "it's no other than the C

was

kay." I cooed to her, even as I felt my own heart breaking fo

ocked these people might be to hear that the CEO of Innovative

he focus back to the center. "Now, let's introduce the man of the

's name wa

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man from earlier was D

e say, but it felt like the voic

u look so pale," Irina said, worried,

at, I'm doing wonderful," oh m

shing on. "I'm fine Riri, I just wasn't expecting s

k real," Irina responded, gazing up at him. "Yeah, I'

es to get everyone's attention. I'm sure the whole world is shocked right

a person shouldn't be al

is with great honor that i introduce this handsome CEO as my f

looks like he would rather

peech, Sana stood up and declared softly, "P

t she might have passed away while sittin

until after we're done?" Papa responded

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sion later, Sana." Papa

iful man interjected, his voice calm yet commanding. Oh, I

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