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Chapter 22

Author: Sarah.D
last update publish date: 2025-11-03 13:22:28

I haven't been able to sleep properly since last night. Every time I closed my eyes, I would see that flash of blonde hair disappearing around the corner of our house.

Now I was sitting in my office, staring at the quarterly reports that might as well be written in another language for all the attention I was giving them.

My mind kept replaying the scene. It had to be Laura. But why? What was she doing at our house?

"I still can't believe you actually went to your family house." Fatima said
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  • The Betrayed Heiress: Chasing Her Back   Chapter 187

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  • The Betrayed Heiress: Chasing Her Back   Chapter 26

    I was standing in the kitchen, staring at the breakfast I'd laid out. The kids left for school twenty minutes ago with Alba. Everything was perfect. Fresh bagels, sliced apples and coffee sat on a love-shaped tray. I was wearing the tulle gown I bought specifically today and I styled my hair in a

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  • The Betrayed Heiress: Chasing Her Back   Chapter 12

    "Jaime, is that you?"I looked at the owner of the voice and my smile fell immediately. Laura was standing in front of our table, with a look of fake surprise etched on her face. She wore a red dress that showed off her figure, her golden hair falling in waves down her back. "Oh my God," she gasp

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