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Chapter Thirteen: Do You Deserve Happiness?

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last update Last Updated: 2025-04-24 05:43:31

Drake hugged Amelia tightly,her bulging stomach touching his biceps.Her eyes widened practically because they were putting on a show but Drake seemed to be good at the make belief.

He held her hand and smiled warmly at her, there was envy flying around them. A few months ago,there were controversial debates on their relationship and Amelia's pregnancy but at the ball that day, they didn't fall short of a lovey dovey couple.

The reporters and bloggers took their sweet time recording crucial moments which of course was a way to update their controversial marriage gist.Amelia played along nicely,she didn't look tense or anxious that her parents were glad when they saw them together at the ball.

If only they knew….

“Hey preggy, thank you for checking on your dear sister every time.” Maya said sarcastically, rolling her eyes.

Amelia laughed excitedly and engulfed her in a tight embrace.Since the contract wedding,their communication had drastically reduced partly because of Maya's tight sch
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