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Chapter 18

Author: Skarlet-Rosé
last update publish date: 2026-01-27 03:25:33

THE SUNROOM

"Autumn Martins?" someone murmured, testing the name on their tongue like it was a piece of spoiled fruit.

"Who the hell is Autumn Martins?" another cousin asked, looking around the room as if the answer might be written on the expensive wall lined with intricate paints.

"Uncle, this must be a joke, right? You are joking, right?" Chloe asked, her voice trembling. She looked from her grandfather to Eric, searching for a punchline. "It's another Autumn, isn't it? Not my Autumn."

Chloe
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