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Chapter 41 - Edward Lancaster

Author: Dchenemi
last update publish date: 2025-10-28 19:49:55

CATHY

I sat on the edge of the white sofa and clasped my hands tightly in my lap to stop them from shaking. My fingers were pressed together so hard they'd gone numb.

Mom was seated opposite me in her pyjamas, watching me closely.

"So," Mom began, setting down her teacup with a soft click. "What brings you here so late at night?"

Sure. She would've expected me to be at my apartment at this time. I struggled to formulate the exact words I needed to say.

I swallowed, forcing my voice to sound c
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