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Chapter 9

Author: Wealth💅
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Lorenza had already gone back to the guest room, with the maids carrying the mattress behind her.

Only Lucia and Leonardo were still standing at the bedroom door.

His voice was calm as he said, “I will say it one last time. Lorenza is the kids’ mother, and I have a responsibility to take care of her. Don’t create a scene. I am not in the mood right now.”

Lucia almost laughed in disbelief. “Your bad mood is not my fault. The two of you decided to take what belongs to me. Did you even think about how I feel? You care about her, but I’m the one who has to sacrifice?”

“I told you it’s not like that!!”

“Dad
 Mom
” Nina suddenly appeared behind them.

Both adults went silent immediately.

Lucia’s eyes were red, and she said nothing more. She took Nina’s hand and led her to the kids’ room.

Nina had clearly been listening the whole time. Once inside, she said softly, “Mom, can we sleep together? It’s been so long since we shared a bed.”

Realizing Nina was trying to comfort her, Lucia couldn’t h
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