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Chapter 20

Author: Tanya Gilford
last update publish date: 2026-09-13 01:36:37

Saraphina

I spent the next morning, tending to some household chores before I got myself and Josie ready to meet my parents for lunch. I try calling Jake’s phone to see if he’s going to make lunch as we made these reservations months ago. I’m painfully aware that Ace won’t be there, but I’m hoping Jake is to keep the peace. He’s mom’s favorite child, so he can easily distract her from giving me a hard time. But he doesn’t answer and the voicemail is full. What did I expect?

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