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Chapter 52: “Call me 'husband'.”

Author: Ethan Choi
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-25 13:31:08

Tania stumbled into the house, her face as pale as a sheet. Marco and Mona, who had been sitting at the dining table, immediately stood up, their faces etched with worry.

“Tania, what’s wrong?” Mona asked, her voice rising in alarm.

But Tania couldn’t answer. Her mind was a whirlwind of panic, her chest tightening with every breath. She had never seen eight million dollars in her life. How could she possibly compensate for a car she had recklessly vandalized?

If she doesn’t compensate, will she go to prison when Alexander’s lawyer arrives?

The more Tania thought about it, the more scared she became. She couldn't even speak, and tears covered her face. Her legs gave out, and she collapsed into a chair, trembling.

“Mom, Dad!” she finally burst out, her voice a desperate wail. “You have to help me! I didn’t know the car would cost so much. I thought it’d only be a few thousand dollars to fix! How was I supposed to know?”

Mona rushed to her side, rubbing her back soothingly. “What are you
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