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CHAPTER 38

Author: EbereWrites
last update publish date: 2026-02-15 20:22:38

BENNY

“Hey, Dad,” Benny said happily, walking over to him. He seemed too calm, unlike how he used to be whenever he saw the daughter he was so proud of. She knew something was up.

“You asked to see me,” she added, after kissing him on the cheek.

“Yes. How is it going with the Riley case?” he asked, without looking at her.

“Very well. We've reached a settlement agreement, pending your final approval. They've accepted liability, and the damages fall within the range we discussed.”

“And the n
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