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Julian's POV

"You're back" Rachel smiled at Hannah, then darted her eyes at me. Terror was evident in them. Her fingers trembled on the table.

"Yes, I just needed to apply my lip gloss" She smacked her lips, eyeing me seductively.

My eyes trailed down the path I saw Grisella walk towards, an eerie feeling crawled up my skin. Was she alright?

"I should -"

"Tell Devani about your trip to Sri Lanka" My mother spoke up immediately, shifting my attention to her.

I eyed her and then darted my eyes towards Devani who was also looking at the same direction as me. He was also looking for Grisella.

Why was he looking for Grisella?

"Well, Sri Lanka was good" I hardened my glare as I stared at him. He was getting on my nerves

If it was about the blood he gave her, I could send him the money, any amount

"That's all?" My mother said, eyeing me up and down. "Hannah, why don't you show Julian the new family portrait your mother showed me earlier"

My mother was trying so hard but all she did was get
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