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Chapter 34

Author: Joanne Woods
last update publish date: 2026-04-08 21:05:53

Evelyn's POV

“Quit your job immediately! I thought putting you in admin would at least let you show your face for the family’s charity work. But no, you can’t even be a vase. You have to play circus monkey! You should’ve seen the news—riding your bike down that hill? Like some circus monkey jumping through fire rings.”

“Well… usually it’s lions jumping through fire rings. And animal shows are cruel.” I couldn’t help myself—I had to throw a little sass back.

“Shut your mouth! Don’t bring your an
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