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Chapter 229

Author: Chronos
Joan smiled as she took the tablet from Chris's hands and placed a slice of orange into his palm.

"Just eat half—get some vitamins. I'll go to the kitchen and cook for you."

Alex quietly slipped out. If he hadn't known them, he might have assumed the two were a couple.

Joan carefully went through the diet plan Alex had sent and selected a few dishes she was confident in making.

For Chris, she believed she had given her all—every ounce of patience and effort. And yet, in his eyes, there was o
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