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Chapter 29: Vivian's Mask Slips

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Lily returned from her mother's apartment on a Thursday afternoon. Marcus was at work, as usual. Cameron was sleeping upstairs with the nanny watching him. Vivian was in the living room, scrolling through her phone.

"Hi, Miss Vivian," Lily said quietly.

Vivian looked up with a tight smile. "Hello, Lily. You're feeling better?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"Good. Go put your things away. And try to be quiet. Your brother is sleeping and I finally have a moment of peace."

Lily nodded and carried her bag upstair
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Oh no.. Lily was fast becoming like her mother in the past, remaining invisible. Poor Lily
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