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Chapter 53

作者: Beth
last update publish date: 2026-06-25 23:02:15

By the time I got to my cottage door, my body was exhausted and begging for sleep.

I stretched my hand toward the doorknob and immediately heard the twins laughing from inside.

It was loud enough to reach me even from outside.

Weren’t these the same people arguing a few hours ago?

I shook my head and pushed the door open.

Their laughter welcomed me once again.

You know those types of laughs that make you laugh too even when you have absolutely no idea what the joke is?

I found myself smiling im
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