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Chapter 55

Author: A. Leilani
last update publish date: 2026-01-24 23:10:51

Chapter 55

MATTHEW

The thought brought unexpected relief, which made me feel immediately guilty. But Dr. Vance's words from our first session echoed in my mind: *Theo associates Mia with his mother's death. Having her in the house is reinforcing his trauma.*

"If I agree to this," I said slowly, "if I can get approval from the Alpha King, would Theo come with me alone? Or would Mia—"

"Absolutely not." Dr. Vance's response was immediate and unequivocal. "Mia's presence would be counterproductive
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Hanna Hollin
Um yea cause he’s his 4 year old son who relies on him to take care of him and you’re a grown ass woman!
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Sabreena
Well of course??? Theo is his child and you're..... basically no one to him???
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