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Chapter 23: The Burning Truth

Author: Crystal L.C
last update publish date: 2026-03-26 16:56:40

Her voice was so loud that it cut across the hall like a blade.

“Petra,” Pete called again, shifting uncomfortably where he stood. His fingers curled into fists at his sides, and his face had already begun to pale. “You’re the baby’s mom. How could you even say that? No matter how upset you are, you can’t deny your own child.”

“Gosh!” Zoe cut in irritably, her voice sharp with anger as she rolled her eyes. “You’re outrageous. Are you seriously denying your child because you’re jealous?”

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