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5. SWEET SCENT OF PINE AND FLOUR

Author: Frya Isaac
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-03-11 04:56:59

"More pancakes, Ly? You're eating for two now, remember!"

Jessica Sterling, Noah's older sister, beamed as she slid another golden-brown pancake onto Lydia's plate. Jessica was a whirlwind of energy—bright-eyed, kind, and completely unimpressed by the high-society world Lydia had just fled. To Jessica, Lydia wasn't a billionaire's runaway wife; she was the girl who used to help her tie her shoelaces.

Lydia felt a lump in her throat as she looked around the sun-drenched kitchen. "Thank you, Jess
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agz471
Exactly! He's only going to treat her the same as he had the last 3 years...only doing it because his father will take away the company...
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Lilys
Ridiculous.. He had been distant and cold towards his ex wife for 3 years while cheating on her with his mistress yet now he became possessive? What rights did he had when they were already divorced, just as he wanted ?
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