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Chapter 97- I Blame You

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Just three weeks before the wedding of Tamara and Frederick, they were running around sorting out the final details before the big day. Tamara was having her mom's wedding dress altered to fit her. For the veil she was using was her Aunt Joyce's.

"I can't believe in just three weeks, I will be Mrs Hemmingway the second," she said to Frederick, ever so proudly.

As Camilla and the children got back home she contacted Tamara first.

"Tamara," she said.

"Camilla, what's wrong?" Tamara asked.

"Tamara, I just wanted to let you know that we just came from the prison," holding back the tear, she continued, "Steven just passed away."

Saddened by the news Tamara said, "oh honey, I'm so sorry. How are the kids taking it?"

Camilla responded, "under the circumstances, they are okay. We will consult with the Middleton family regarding the funeral arrangements," she explained.

"Okay. Frederick and I will pop around tomorrow," Tamara said empathetically.

Turning to her husband, Camilla asked,
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