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Chapter 56: An orphan

Author: Maria D. D
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-27 21:17:45

"Finally," the woman said, her voice smooth but rich with a thick British accent. “I don’t have to pretend anymore.”

The words left everyone stunned.

This girl wasn't Hazel. She sounded entirely different and the accent couldn't possibly belong to Hazel because Hazel wasn't British, she was born and bred in the states.

“This is such a relief, I must say," the girl sighed and reached up, pulling the wig from her head.

Red hair tumbled free, cascading down her shoulders. Her face was nearly identical to the real Hazel, but now, without the blonde wig and with the accent, the differences became more pronounced.

Kevin stared at her. “What the hell is this?” he demanded, his voice trembling.

The imposter smiled and shrugged. “Oh, Kevin, don’t look so surprised,” she said, her British getting even more obvious with each word. “I'm sure you would have eventually noticed how much I struggled to keep that fake accent.”

“You…” Kevin took a step forward, his fists clenched at his sid
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