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*I didn’t know, so I didn’t prepare a gift or anything in advance, but here, this is for you.” He handed her a tiny jewelry box, probably containing a necklace or something similar.

Brielle tried to decline quickly. “No need, really, thank you.”

Kenzo chuckled and placed it in her hands anyway. “I was planning to give it to my sister, but got held up and couldn’t go back. Running into you must be fate, so take it.”

To push further would be impolite, so Brielle accepted it with gratitude. “Thank you.”

Hanging out with Kenzo wasn’t awkward, but Brielle was still curious. What was Kenzo doing here? It seemed too much of a coincidence.

Perhaps her confusion was too apparent, as Kenzo offered a light–hearted smile. “A family member has been feeling under the weather, and a buddy mentioned this place is quite miraculous. Since I happened to be out of town, it was convenient to come by.”

That explained it.

“You’re so thoughtful. I’m sure your family will bounce back in no time.”

walking inside, just as a priest came out to invite them for a

the table when Kenzo’s phone rang. Without stepping away,

and then she quickly pretended to be engrossed

I’ll probably return tomorrow. Ran into an old friend and

reaction the other day had made it clear he was acting under Alivia’s influence. That meant Brielle had already caught Alivia’s eye. And since her involvement with Max had

her up during the call. Brielle let out a sigh of relief and quietly continued with her meal,

the snippets of Kenzo’s conversation, Brielle deduced that Alivia was with the Dorsey family and that they were likely dining together, which was why Max hadn’t been able to join her

when I get back. It all depends on how

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be will

hearing him talk, made Brielle feel

as Tiffanie Harkins had said–Alivia truly was

up. Kenzo noticed Brielle had only nibbled at her food and slid a plate of greens her way. “If you fancy a burger or steak, there’s a place on the next

A photography trip?

eyes lit up with envy. and all traces

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