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CHAPTER 57: FAT BUT BEAUTIFUL 

Author: Santana Fox
last update publish date: 2026-08-14 20:50:35

CLARA'S POV

I sat at the edge of my mattress and dialed my mother's number immediately. "Mom? Are you okay? I saw your text about the piggy bank."

"Hey, Clara, sweetie," she said softly. "I was just looking under the bed for it."

"I'm so sorry, Mom," I sighed, rubbing my forehead. "I used the cash inside to help pay Mr. Chase the outstanding rent. I should have told you. But don't worry, payday from the Kings is at the end of the month, which is next week. I'll put every single dollar back, I p
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