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Chapter 9

Penulis: 7th Heaven
My patience finally ran out, and I directly asked her to leave. "Jessica, you should go. This isn't something you should be saying, nor is this a place you should be."

So, she stood up dejectedly and left my room with heavy steps.

I watched her leave without a single flicker of emotion. In both my past and present lives, she'd always wavered between two men and greedily wanted to have it all.

Since Jessica and Marcus were already living here, there was no reason for me to stay. Plus, the Carter residence had never truly been my home, anyway.

The next morning, I finished packing and knocked on Margaret's door. I handed her a bank card and said calmly, "Mrs. Carter, thank you for your care all these years. This card contains the money I've saved over the years. Consider it a token of my gratitude for raising me."

She froze for a moment and refused, "I can't accept this…"

"Keep it," I said, picking up my luggage. "I have things to take care of at school, so I'm leaving now."

With t
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