Chapter 0414

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I sighed, running a hand through my hair. Right… My date with Noah. In all the chaos, I had almost forgotten about it.

“I suppose I should,” I said. “It involves his daughter, after all. He deserves to know.”

It still felt strange, thinking of Noah as Melody’s father after everything that had happened. It would certainly take some getting used to–especially when it came to viewing him as an ally and not someone that I needed to hide everything from.

But I couldn’t deny the flutter of excitement in my stomach at the thought of seeing him tonight.

Viona nodded, a knowing look in her eyes. “You know,” she said carefully, “there’s one more thing you might want to consider telling him…”

I cringed, immediately knowing what she was referring to. The rebirth–which, I now knew, had been almost entirely Alvin’s fault.

It had been exactly one year since it happened. A year of carrying this secret, of wondering if I should tell Noah, of fearing what might happen if I did.

long enough, but did I have

softly, shaking my head. “One bombshell at a time, maybe? I’m not sure if I can handle dropping

arm gently. “Just think about it, okay? He deserves to know the whole truth.

street was busy with evening traffic, the sound of car horns and distant laughter filling the air. The restaurant’s facade was elegant, with

letting my own driver take me. Now, as I waited, smoothing down my sleek black dress for the hundredth time, I couldn’t help


phone yet again, I saw him round the corner at the end of

street.

a perfectly tailored suit that accentuated his broad shoulders, his dark hair slightly tousled by the evening breeze, long legs taking quick strides to

in his hands, he held

his eyes roaming appreciatively over my silk black dress, Jeather jacket, and heeled boots. I’d opted for leaving my hair natural tonight, allowing it to fall down my shoulders in

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cheeks flush as I took the roses from him,

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