An Outsider in My Own Family
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The call ended quickly, yet I knew things wouldn't be that easy to resolve. After all, it was impossible for leeches to give up on a refillable blood bag.
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As expected, my lawyer told me they refused to cooperate.
They were still staying there when I returned home half a month later.
Dad was the one who saw me first. He came over to greet me happily, wanting to give me a hug.
"You're finally back, Heidi! I'm sure you haven't been eating well on the cruise. What do you want to eat? I'll cook them for you," he said.
I stepped aside to avoid him. "There's no need to trouble you, Mr. Jordan Lewis."