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chapter forty two

Author: Favour chi
last update publish date: 2026-05-14 20:39:57

The atmosphere inside the Lin residence was tense long before Jeff arrived. Clara sat restlessly on the couch,l with irritation written all over her face as she vented angrily to her mother

.“I’m telling you, Mom, I can’t keep living like this.”

Rose sat opposite her quietly, listening while sipping tea. Ever since Clara arrived that morning, she hadn’t stopped complaining.

“Jeff has become unbearable,” Clara continued bitterly. “Every single conversation now is about money.”

Rose raised
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