Chapter 93
Author: Alexa Adam
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The unknown caller

As the interview drew to a close, Esther felt a sense of pride swell within her. She had faced her fears and came out stronger on the other side.

And as she looked at Kim standing beside her, she knew that together, they could overcome any obstacle that stood in their way.

As Kim and Esther made their way out of the building, they were greeted by the flashing lights of cameras and the murmurs of the crowd. Their relationship had already sparked widespread interest, and the news of their appearance on the podcast had only fueled the frenzy.

Esther glanced at Kim, her expression a mixture of surprise and concern. "Wow, this is... unexpected," she remarked, her voice barely audible over the clamor of the crowd.

Kim nodded, a wry smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Looks like we're making headlines," he replied, trying to sound nonchalant despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside him.

As they approached their car, the buzzing of their phones intensified.
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