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14: Who is the big sister?

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Two weeks later, Danice was finally discharged.

She had nothing left to retrieve from the Zagar household. Everything she owned now amounted to her backpack, a few clothes Jenny had given her, and the phone.

She briefly considered renting a place, but as a minor, she knew it would be difficult. Fortunately, Jenny had already prepared for that.

“I live in a two-bedroom unit, and I’m alone,” Jenny offered. “One of the rooms has been empty all this time. Want to be housemates?”

Danice’s eyes lit up. “Can I really? I’ll pay rent and split the bills in half.”

Jenny was about to protest, but Danice quickly showed her a credit card. “I have money now. I’ll pay.”

Seeing the determination in Danice’s eyes, Jenny finally relented.

When they arrived at Jenny’s apartment, Danice immediately fell in love with the place. It wasn’t grand like the Roans’ mansion or Javier’s villa, but to her, it felt warm and inviting. Like a home.

Jenny’s unit was at the far end of the floor, with a small balcony th
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