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Two hundred and forty six

Author: Luxie
last update publish date: 2026-06-29 02:08:14

Kade POV

These days, dinner at my parents' house felt like everyone was waiting for someone else to say the wrong thing. Whoever did became the target.

Not that I minded showing up. The food alone made it worth it.

I watched Dad carve the roast. He set the biggest slice on Mom's plate before serving himself.

"The vegetables are overcooked," she muttered. "I don't know why the staff suddenly can't follow simple instructions."

"They taste fine," I said. I took another bite. They were good.

"They'
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Alexandra
To be getting better again, so thank you! Hope it sticks on this good trajectory!
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Alexandra
Not sure if you read the comments or not, but thank you for the good uploads and the length of each chapter so far. The story really is great, just sometimes so dragged out it feels like you’re intentionally just running our pockets to make more money on the book. Other than that 10/10 and it seems
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woodrocketdog
So interesting. Was that Cassidy at the bar? Lisa on the phone really? I hope Kade figures it out. Stinks that Kade and his dad are caught in all this.
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