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Snow barked in response, sharing in the excitement. Just as they were celebrating, Clara's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she immediately pressed the answer button. "Christy."

"Clara, there's a charity auction tomorrow night. I've heard there are loads of cute knick-knacks. Wanna check it out?"

Without a second thought, Clara agreed. "Sounds great! With the holidays around the corner, I'd love to pick up some gifts."

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Clara's cheeks flushed. "Who told you that?"

"Who else but your very own Mr. Hayes? Haven't you seen his social media updates? The usually quiet lan has been posting non-stop since you two made up. It's like he's a peacock showing off his feathers, desperate to let the world know he's in love."

a few screenshots, and sent them to her. Only then did it dawn on Clara that lan had blocked her from seeing these posts. She hadn't caught

girlfriend, the future

line to grab my

this restaurant. Thinking of poaching their chef

to do with such a savvy lawyer

the plane. How will I survive

help but laugh at the cheesy posts, a soft sparkle appearing in her eyes. She knew lan was trying to make up

her to any of his friends or family. Now that they had

The following evening.

asking to be held. Clara melted as she

tiny mouth