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Suspicions
Lionel went up to his room and freshen up. A few minutes later he descended the stairs to the dining table.
"Have something son," uttered Nichole with a smile already seated at the table.
"Okay mum.." he replied as he pulled a chair and sat behind the table.
Nichole took a plate and served her son and did the same for herself.
"Thank you, mum," he replied and they both dug into their meals.
Lionel stares suspiciously at his mother as they enjoy their meals without Nichols's notice.
"Well..son.." she mumbled but stopped midway when she lifted her eyes to meet Lionel's suspicious gaze.
"Why such weird gaze? Anything the problem son?" she queried, a bit puzzled.
"Well..mum.., I think you have been acting weird lately. Is there something you want to talk about?" he questioned expectantly.
"Well..,uhm..I.."
Just then, her phone rang. She checked the caller and it was Zed. She stared blankly at theRelated chapters
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