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Chapter 191

Author: Chronos
Back then, when Joan broke off the engagement, it was because she despised Chris for being crippled. If she had known he was only pretending, she would have lost her mind even more than she is now.

Joan let out a scornful chuckle, her lips curling into a cold smile. "Love? At nearly thirty, who still puts love above everything else?"

"Joan, not everyone is like you—putting benefits first. All right, that's enough about other people. Save your energy for me."

Dean scooped Joan into his arms, c
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