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Chapter 137

Author: Ginger Sue
Not wanting to face Joshua, Winter turned to leave.

"Winter!" Joshua shouted, striding up to her. He grabbed her wrist, his voice low and hoarse. "After everything that's happened, it's only right that you give me a proper explanation."

"Mr. Stroud, you're not blind, are you? You saw everything yourself. Why would you need me to explain?" Winter summoned all her strength and wrenched her hand free. "I have nothing nice to say. Do you really want me to keep going?"

Joshua's chest rose and fell
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