Chapter 127: One Step to Having You
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Chapter 127
~Zara’s POV~
It was Sunday morning. It was a beautiful day but the mansion felt oddly quiet. Snow had left early for a meeting, and I decided to take a breather with Tempest and Aira still navigating the emotional wreckage from the night before.
Grabbing one of the keys to Snow’s car, I slipped into a comfortable sundress and sandals. It had been too long since I’d had a moment to myself, and today felt like the perfect time as a simple plan formed in my mind—ice cream.
The idea of strolling down the quaint streets of town and savouring a cone of something sweet was strangely appealing.
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The drive into town was smooth, the rhythmic hum of the car engine keeping me and my thoughts company. The vibrant stores and bustling sidewalks came into view, and I pulled into a small parking lot near an ice cream shop I’d passed by a few times before.
The smell of freshly baked waffle cones filled the air as I stepped inside, and the cheerful hum of people chatting made me feel at ease.
After ordering a scoop of salted caramel, I stepped outside to enjoy the treat in the crisp morning air.
I hadn’t taken more than a few steps down the street when I heard a familiar voice.