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Chapter 166: Ghost
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2026-04-05 20:00:27Theo's POV:
While I was buried in a mountain of paperwork at my desk, my cellphone suddenly rang, breaking the quiet rhythm of my work. I glanced at the screen, and when I saw Dad's name, I instinctively paused and picked up the call.
"Hey, Dad. Why did you call?" I greeted, trying to keep my voice light despite the exhaustion weighing on me.
"Aren't you going home tonight?" he asked.
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