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Chapter 114

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It was her mother, Joanne.

Lucille wiped her eyes and answered at once. "Mom..."

Joanne's raspy, direct voice came through. "I've just landed at Norvinton Airport. I'm connecting to Coasthaven shortly. Where are you?"

Lucille froze. "Mom, I told you I was coming to Asthrala to pick you up. Why did you come back by yourself?"

"You're taking care of a baby. It's too much trouble. I'm fine on my own. Just wait for me at home."

This was the part of her mother she had inherited most completely.
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