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Chapter 22
The worst part of Julianne’s plan to move out of the Adams Mansion was actually telling Justin and Adrienne about it. As expected, they offered great resistance and a series of protests.
“Unnecessary!” Justin said.
“Ian, think this through,” Adrienne said. “We have a happy setup here that works. Why do you want to change it?”
“It’s time I do this on my own,” Julianne reasoned. “I will always be thankful to you guys. Without you, we would’ve been nothing. And it’s time, I stand on my own feet.”
“You are standing on your own feet now,” Justin argued. “But who said you need to remove your safety net? You can be as independent here as you want. But don’t remove us from the equation. Give us a chance to be there for you.”
“You will always be. I will only be a few minutes away.”
“Thirty-five minutes, to be exact!&rdqu
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