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Chapter 11

Author: Miss Watermelon
Behind the scenes, Eloise was yanked into the room by Gavin and tossed onto a cluttered, disorganized dining table.

"Tell me! Where's Margaret?"

Eloise, ever unbothered, answered casually, "Gavin, what are you talking about? I'm right here!"

With a falsely innocent look, she pretended to hold back tears and leaned forward, trying to hug him.

The sharp scent of her perfume hit Gavin, and he pushed her away with force.

Margaret always wore a subtle, woody fragrance—nothing like this overpowering scent.

Gavin was certain. The woman before him was not Margaret.

He grabbed Eloise by the collar and pulled her up, his eyes bloodshot. "Are you and Margaret sisters? She never mentioned having a sister before… She sure kept that secret well."

With a mocking laugh, Gavin shoved her away. His expression darkened as he twisted his wristwatch, each word heavy as he asked, "Is this because of her mother?"

Eloise hesitated for a moment, but stayed silent.

Gavin, growing more agitated, press
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