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150. A Familiar Stranger
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2026-03-05 02:00:24The lobby of the Region Institute looked more like a five-star hotel than a prestigious private hospital. Behind the luxurious facilities and staggering fees, one fact was unmistakable: many new faces were created at Region Institute Hospital.
The high price didn’t just cover flaws in someone’s appearance—it also buried the past people wanted erased.That day, the lobby was busier than usual. A large banner reading “International Summit of Aesthetic and
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The Substitute Twin Bride 157. Mistaken for a Monster
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Aaron leaned against the daybed. It had been over an hour, yet he hadn’t moved. His eyes were red, his face swollen, and in the silence of the room, his emotions spilled out in quiet sobs. His breathing was still heavy, but the adrenaline of his anger had begun to fade.The bedroom door opened with
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