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Chapter 24. Looks Mad
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2025-03-20 20:00:02Katherine POV
Oliver did not stay long.
He only checked up on Erin after he talked to her doctors to get an update on her condition before he left.
“So, my big girl is going home,” I told her despite the uncertainty that plagues my heart.
I knew that before the big day arrived, I had to tell Erin that we were not returning home to Greg and our mansion.
“How would you like to live in a new place?” I asked, testing the waters.
“Is Daddy Greg going to be there?”
I can&rsq
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