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Chapter 76

Chapter 76

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For the first time, Rebecca truly understood the phrase: Does money make you better than everyone?

“It’s getting late. Let’s eat first.” Jeffrey was still holding Samuel’s hand, his calm words slipping from thin lips.

Rebecca glanced at the overflowing trash can.

Samuel offered his other hand to her, redirecting her attention. “Mommy, let’s go.”

Rebecca exhaled slowly. “Okay.”

The three of them went to a restaurant near the amusement park. Sitting by the window offered a panoramic view of both the park and the lake in the distance.

Throughout the meal, Jeffrey kept chatting with Samuel as if that earlier phone call had never happened.

This made Rebecca wonder if Andrea’s car accident was real or fabricated.

“What’s on your mind?” Jeffrey noticed she’d barely touched her food.

She studied his face but found no trace of concern or anxiety. He seemed completely normal.

Shaking off her thoughts, she finally picked up her fork.

Truth or lies didn’t matter anymore. She just needed to focus on living her own life.

Jeffrey found her behavior odd. The constant zoning out and brooding suggested some heavy burden.

Samuel piped up after nibbling a few bites, round eyes sparkling. “Daddy, can we try the escape room after this?”

Jeffrey automatically turned to Rebecca beside him. “Ask your mom.”

Samuel glanced sideways.

Rebecca initially wanted to decline, but agreed considering the rare occasion. “Alright.”

always hidden in Jeffrey’s arms. Now without support, she resolved to conquer these fears she couldn’t

question

the game, Samuel suggested Rebecca wait outside with Jeffrey. Before he finished, she grabbed his hand

Samuel said, “No…”

me crack puzzles

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her determination, Samuel nodded

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lit chamber with eerie sounds, Rebecca’s spine tingled. Clutching her

afraid of water, and she tried her best to learn to swim. Later, she was afraid of mice

still do

and distress. The little boy reached out to tug her sleeve

pounding heart and forced

they reached sunlight at the exit. When daylight hit,

raised his thumb. “Mommy, you’re

happy crescents. “Of course I am. Your mommy’s got to set the bar

with darkened eyes, turbulent emotions swirling

attraction. Multiple times, she’d instinctively leaned toward

triumph left him cold. This growth wasn’t something to

anchor her by his side, she’d eventually overcome her current disorientation like she’d conquered those fears today. And when that happened,

to see this

paused when he noticed Jeffrey’s unusual expression while looking at Rebecca. “Are you mad because you’re

her gaze

Jeffrey glanced away briefly before meeting his son’s eyes with half–seriousness. “Are you going to comfort your old

with blunt honesty,

and Samuel playing together,

the boy remained buzzing with memories of their family day, though

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:.

PM, Rebecca successfully tucked Samuel

issue a dismissal. “Samuel’s asleep.

deep voice rumbling. “The day

was and didn’t bother

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