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Loraine across from her.

“Everything is settled with the registration. Have you been waiting long?” he inquired.

Loraine smiled, extending her hand to affectionately loop her arm around his, teasingly replying, “No, you arrived right on time. Someone just suggested that you’re older than my grandfather, a frail old man.

I was interested to hear what you thought about that.”

It was only then that Judie grasped that this man was the one Loraine had brought back. She stood there, frozen on the spot.

brows furrowed, his

and it showed in his icy reception. He retorted flatly, “I’m afraid I have to disappoint you, lady. I’m not old enough to

hands flying to her face in disbelief. A

just tease Marco, but his biting retort caught her by surprise. It was so jarring,

Loraine couldn’t help

had invested heavily in her looks, and she was by no means unattractive. In this small village, she was even considered a local beauty. But in the eyes of Marco, who had encountered an array of stunning

evidence of heavy makeup on her face, making her skin look even less appealing. Her unpleasant temperament and

found herself chuckling at Marco’s words, a

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but Marco’s assertive presence held her at bay. Unsure of his

even Lie at this point? How can you have such a handsome boyfriend? You must have splurged to hire an actor to play the part! Yes, I’ve figured it out. You’re using the money from

undiminished despite his casual attire. He exuded the same commanding presence that he embodied

wave of intimidation coursing through Judie, rendering her