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~7~
It has been two weeks since the incident, Christabel was more dedicated to her work while Monica carried on, pretending nothing happened, waiting for the perfect time to revenge. Seeing the ring on Christabel's finger every day was a torture to her.
"Monica, Are you sure you are okay?" Grandma asked her worriedly, of course, this is not her first time asking, she had kept asking ever since she noticed her sad mood.
She forced out a smile. "Grandma, nothing happened, I am fine,"
"I noticed you keep staring at Christabel's ring, that has been happening for the past few weeks," Teasingly. "If it is about the ring, that should not be a problem, I am sure a husband will come your way, you are rich, good-looking, and beautiful endowed, what el
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