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Chapter 176. Thank You For This Wonderful Family

Author: J Cruz
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​Pepper POV

I was exhausted.

After we shared the surprise meal the children prepared for Victor’s welcome home party, Victor shook his head when I suggested he retire to his room, refusing to rest.

He specifically asked if he could play with the children in the recreation room, insisting even though his eyelids drooped and he struggled to stay awake.

“You should take a rest.” I reminded him, but he gave me a pleading look that I couldn't say no to.

His face clearly showed his exhaustion. His eyes drooped, and his expression was tired.

His meds are taking their toll on him, and his eyes are shutting down, but he is forcing them open so he can watch the children play.

“Victor.” I reminded him again.

This time, I was sounding stern, but before Victor could start appealing to me, his children already beat him to it.

“Not yet, Mommy. We wanted to show Daddy what we learned while you two were at the hospital.”

Shan bought a golden, gleaming microphone, and Althea brandished it in our faces.
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