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Chapter 374

Author: Lean
Caleb spoke with a hint of helplessness. "Can't you even accept a cake a friend brought over?"

"Fine." Sydney held the glass bottle in one hand and took the paper bag with the other. "Then I'll thank you on Tiffany's behalf too."

After he left, Tiffany walked over, eyeing the items in Sydney's hands.

"Tsk, tsk. I'll say this. Caleb's EQ is definitely higher than Julian's. He knows when to play the emotional card after being pushed away. Julian just stiffens up and acts stubborn."

Sydney shut
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