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Chapter One Hundred Fifty Two: Almost Paradise
Author: A.D. Lee
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The day of Archie's birthday party arrives.

Aston and Mira are riding at Archie's car, and

they are now going to one of the private beach resorts owned by Archie's friend, and he rented the whole place so they will definitely enjoy the birthday party without a crowd of people.

"Oh, by the way, I prepared some light sandwiches for us while we're on the road. Do you want some?" Mira suddenly suggested, while showing a small lunch bag with sandwiches inside.

"I'm getting a bit hungry. Can you give me some, Mira?" Archie suddenly asked.

"Of course!" Mira quickly pulled a piece of wrapped sandwich from the lunch bag and gave it to Archie.

"Sorry, but can I ask you a favor? I'm driving so I can't hold it. Can you please hold it for me so I can bite the sandwich?" Archie suddenly suggested.

Mira was a bit stunned after she heard him. But as of the moment, she couldn't do anything but to oblige because Archie looks seriously hungry.

"Ahh..." Archie playfully opens his mouth and wai
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