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Chapter 227

Author: Mazane
last update publish date: 2026-10-06 00:11:36

Elizabeth

Elizabeth was in the orphanage’s music room, surrounded by children singing in chorus. The innocent harmony filled the room, bringing her a rare moment of peace. However, the melody was interrupted by the insistent ringing of her cell phone.

She frowned; she didn’t like to interrupt class, but when she saw the name of her children’s school on the screen, her heart raced. She answered immediately, already anxious.

“Mrs. Elizabeth Walker?” The woman’s voice on the other end was calm, al
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