Chapter Twenty-four: Breakfast Confessions
At breakfast, Ethan smirked as Sofia gracefully wore a turtleneck—in spring.
Caleb slid a cup of tea to Audrey, his eyes dark with amusement. "How's the mosquito bite?"
Audrey sipped innocently. "Still itchy."
Sofia choked on her juice.
Ethan couldn't stop laughing.
Caleb leaned closer, whispering, "Next time, I'll leave a few more... just to confuse the insects."
Audrey's cheeks turned crimson. "You're evil."
"Only for you."
And just like that, mischief turned into something tender—two couples tangled in a web of danger, secrets, and new beginnings.
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