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126. Gian Loses His Temper
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2026-05-29 19:42:50That afternoon, the sky looked gloomy even though there was no rain.
Aurelia walked toward the gates of Mr. Baskara’s grand house with the polite smile she had practiced during the drive over. Mbok Sri greeted her at the front door right away, the older woman’s face lighting up with relief.
“Thank goodness you came, Miss Aurel. Little Miss Caca’s been down all day. She doesn’t want to play, and she won’t even eat,” she said softly while
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