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CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

ISABELLA’S POV

I woke up with a bad migraine. For some reason, I couldn’t stop crying during the night. I was beginning to develop a fever. I slept in a little because I made the decision that I wouldn’t go to work. Cassie and Ben could handle everything for the day.

I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. After that, I went to the living room. Julius and Theo were already ready for the day and were having breakfast.

“You’re awake.” Julius said. “Are y
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