Chapter Seventy Two
Author: Ziko
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Reed looked up at her, his eyes filled with gratitude and affection. "I know," he said softly, reaching out to brush a stray lock of hair away from her face. "But I'm here now, thanks to you."

Kayla blushed at his words, her cheeks flushing a delicate shade of pink. She couldn't help but feel a rush of warmth spread through her at the sight of Reed's gentle smile.

There was something about him, something that drew her to him in a way she couldn't quite explain.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper as she met Reed's gaze.

Reed's smile widened, his eyes sparkling with mischief as he reached out to cup her cheek in his hand. "Because you're beautiful," he said simply, his voice low and husky.

Kayla's breath caught in her throat at his words, her heart pounding in her chest as she felt herself drawn irresistibly to him.

She couldn't deny the way he made her feel, the way his presence seemed to fill the room with warmth and light.

Without think
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