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Chapter 535

Author: Where is Spring
Trent set down his suitcase and shrugged off his jacket. He hadn't missed the brief flash of disappointment on Richard's face a moment ago.

He then asked, "How are things between you and Maria? You don't look so good."

Richard pressed his lips together, unsure of how to answer.

From his reaction, Trent could tell things were still not going smoothly between him and Maria.

"It's alright. Maria's not going to forgive you that easily. It's going to take time and effort on your part to repair the
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