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The sound of the main door echoed through the house, announcing the arrival of our guests. My heart pounded as we made our way to the living room, where Dad was already waiting to greet Kessler and Jonny.

As we entered the room, my eyes met Kessler's, and for a moment, everything seemed to stop. There was a mix of emotions in his gaze, a combination of regret and determination that left me breathless.

"Hey, Eva," he said with a shy smile, breaking the uncomfortable silence that had settled between us. "It's good to see you again."

Now we had to act like strangers.

My lips curved into a forced smile as I struggled to maintain composure. "Hello, Kessler," I replied, trying to hide the storm of emotions swirling inside me.

Beside me, Lottie gave my hand a gentle squeeze, offering silent support in this tense moment. Her eyes reflected understanding and empathy as we faced the situation together.

"It looks like you arrived just in time," Dad interjected, trying to break the tension with h
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