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9. Devina is back?
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2026-04-25 10:52:00“Devina’s coming back here? Really??”
Madam Lestari’s voice echoed through the dining room. The middle-aged woman hurried forward, her silk skirt swaying with every step, eyes sparkling with hope.
Aurelia remained silent, frozen beside the dining table. Her gaze fixed on Gian, waiting for an answer from the man now standing with his back to the light.
“Mom,” Gian finally said, his voice heavy with irritation, “how many times do I
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