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Chapter 384

Author: Lean
Adeline was still his mother, after all. Since Caleb had time at noon, he came home to check on her.

It was lunchtime at the Hampton estate. Dorothy sat at the head of the table, with Adeline and Penelope on either side. At first glance, the family looked peaceful enough.

The moment Caleb walked in, the calm shattered.

Adeline's face darkened. "Didn't you say you wanted to cut ties with me? What are you doing back here?"

"Stop talking nonsense." Dorothy, who rarely lost her temper, slammed t
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