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Chapter 9

Author: Southern Eucalyptus
Following the abortion, Joyce treated me even better. I pretended to be dependent on her, and I never mentioned our past grievances.

While she was completely off her guard, I deliberately brought up, with feigned hesitation, the idea of going to Sinclair Group to help her out.

"I have nothing to do at home, and I keep living in my own head. If I go to the company and stay by your side, I'll feel more at ease. I can also learn how to manage some of the business." I lowered my gaze, looking as
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