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Chapter 53

I was surprised —and even though this was hard for me to admit to myself – but also disappointed when he didn't came to the diner today. The morning passed slowly, so by the time 7:30 rolled, I was looking every two seconds on the clock waiting for the time to pass. Every minute felt like a year.

Just as I was about to close, a doorbell rang, signaling a new customer coming in.

„We're closed." I said, wiping the counter.

„Even for your favorite customer?" a smooth voice asked.

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