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Chapter 140

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The resort was quite full for the holiday season. Most of the guests were wealthy or influential, and the service was top-tier, on par with a five-star experience.

As soon as Ariel and her family arrived, resort staff stepped forward to help with their luggage.

Katie had spent most holidays in hospitals with Leonard over the years. This year, the whole family was finally together. She smiled happily.

"The air here is so fresh. It's really lovely. Spending the holiday with so many people like this is a whole new experience for me."

Ariel pushed Leonard's wheelchair and responded with a gentle smile, "As long as you like it. By the way, your suite with Uncle Leo is right next to my room."

"A suite has a bunch of rooms, though. Why not just stay together?" Leonard asked.

Ariel smiled lightly. "I might have an online meeting with Chad later. I didn't want to bother you two, so I booked separate rooms."

She casually moved on from the subject.

Her bag was packed with bottles of targe
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