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Chapter 35: The Last Shoot
It was morning the next day and Bea was told to wait for Callum in front of the hotel. Since it would be the last day that she would be spending in the city, Callum wanted Caleb to spend time with her on the way and he was willing to be their driver for that day.
“Did you wait long?” Callum asked as soon as Bea entered the car.
“No.” Bea looked behind her and she saw Caleb on his car seat. “He’s asleep.”
“Just let him. He was tired yesterday.” Callum started driving towards the studio while Bea kept her silence on the way.
It really was the last day. It was the last shoot. Tomorrow, she would be on the bus home.
She felt mixed emotions once more. Though it had been short, her experience with them was memorable. The city gave her something to smile and cry about. Despite the pain that she felt on her first day, the city gave her something to look back on.
It was short-lived, but unforgetta
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