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Chapter 20

Author: Kaima🥀
last update publish date: 2026-06-11 03:01:20

Sheila had come with Isabel as her escort to visit the Knight family. As Natalia was ill, she'd seen someone lingering near the main gate from afar.

But never thought it'd be Ruby.

Isabel glanced at the tightly shut gates of the Knight Estate.

Ruby, are you here to bother Mr. Knight again?

The words were barely out of her mouth when Sheila roared.

You shameless little brat.

Do you have any idea what day this is? Get lost. If you ruin this for Izzie, I swear to God, you'll regret it.
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