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CHAPTER 206 - PICKING SIDES
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O'ChantalA/N: Simetra is Artemis spelt backwards. I pronounce it as Si-mee-tra
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Last Updated : 2024-11-26MATES: REMNANTS OF A BETRAYED BOND AUTHOR'S NOTE
Hello Lovelies,I though I would have been able to upload a chapter by now, but as it is, I can hardly find the time to do so.As mentioned some time ago, two relatives passed away in previous months. The first funeral will be this weekend and the second will be held the Saturday before Christmas. As such, there is a lot of preparations to do as well as to accomodate and entertain guest and visiting relatives.Therefore, I am here to apologize about the delay in chapters and kindly ask for your understanding because this month is not so merry for us.The story will resume soon.Thanks for your patience.#Much love!Virtually yours,O'Chantal.
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