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Chapter 26 Cruel reminder

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(Dean)

"Be here in time tomorrow. I have an early appointment," I tell Raymond, who nods in return.

"Sure, boss."

I step out of my car, heading right inside. It's been a long day and I'm quite stressed on what to do with Bella.

Once I step into the living room, I paused.

Nothing prepares me for the sight before me.

Mom's seated on the couch, her legs crossed with a glass of juice in hand like she's a queen or something. Her presence is imposing as ever.

I'm surprised, mainly because I didn't see her car parked outside. Maybe we'd revisit her having a spare key.

I mean, I'd expected her to show up here or at the office since I've been avoiding her calls.

But she didn't in the past one week and now she's here, and at this time.

I take a quick glance at my rolex. It's past 7pm.

"Mom?" I call out, walking towards her.

"Oh, you're finally back," she says, bringing her glass down, unfazed.

"What are you doing here by this time?" I ask outrightly, my tone skeptical.

She frowns, clearly not p
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