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Lucien froze.

Damn. She figures it out.

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“No fever, you say?” Lucien said, quickly pressing a hand to his forehead, feigning discomfort.

“Then why’s my head still pounding?”

Kaia wasn’t buying it. Her eyes narrowed, and she grabbed the thermos with a huff. “If you’re not sick, I’m out of here.”

“Wait!” Lucien caught her wrist, his voice softening into a coaxing tone. “I’m not messing with you. Maybe that clam chowder you made worked some magic—I’m feeling a bit better already.”

He tilted his head, his expression earnest. “You didn’t forget I was in a car accident yesterday, did you?”

Kaia’s resolve wavered.

He had posted about the accident on Instagram.

Could that have been a lie, too?

But what would be the point of faking it just for a bowl of soup?

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She let out a soft “hmph,” still a little miffed. “Fine, but u can’t just go around stripping.”

“I didn’t!” Lucien protested, his voice laced with playful innocence. “You got my shirt all messy, didn’t you?”

He softened, his tone warm. “Look, it’s getting late. You should head home. Thanks for today, Kaia. Sorry for the hassle.”

politeness caught her

mumbled, her cheeks

lingering here feels…

said, turning

hurried footsteps faded, Lucien’s gaze

pale

abs, a flicker

a little tempted to

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sat in her car, her thoughts a tangled

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villa felt like it had crossed

had she ended up crying on his

on earth had he peeled off his

of control

muttered to herself, a warning as

a reminder.

your best friend’s uncle, your ally–not someone to fall for. Don’t get

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Kaia snapped

self.

the law firm when her phone rang

to the office?”

nine on the dot, the start of their

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up?” Kaia asked, a smile creeping

been a while since

grabbing dinner, but Kayla’s packed

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