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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 features

“I’m afraid I have to disappoint you, lady. I’m not old enough to be

was taken aback, her hands flying to her face in disbelief. A whirlwind of shock, confusion, and anger swept over

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

that Loraine couldn’t help but burst into

was even considered a local beauty. But in the eyes of Marco, who had encountered an array of stunning women, she was simply

heavy makeup on her face, making her skin look even less appealing.

Marco’s words, a

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flushing a deep crimson, but Marco’s assertive presence held her at bay. Unsure of his status,

at this point? How can you have such a handsome boyfriend? You must have splurged to hire an actor to play the

casual attire. He exuded the same commanding presence that he embodied in the

a wave of intimidation coursing through Judie,