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Chapter 20

It was Wilbur’s turn to fall silent. It took a while before he said, “So, I guess you know what happened, then.”

“Yes.”

“I hope you won’t blame me,” Wilbur said apologetically.

Chelsea said weakly, “I don’t blame you. They got what they deserved. Yvonne called me earlier to get me to approach you.”

Wilbur fell silent for a moment and immediately understood what she meant. “Well, come here, then. I’ve got something to talk to you about, too.”

“I know they just want to use me, and you know that too,” Chelsea said.

Wilbur nodded. “I know, but you should know that I see you and the Willow family as

separate entities. I’d like you to work as an assistant to Faye Yves. You can learn some new things. This has nothing to do with the Willows.‘

“Can you let me think about it? I don’t know what to do right now.” He could clearly hear Chelsea’s anxiety through the phone.

Wilbur frowned. Chelsea was still a member of the Willow family, after all.

cause her a

Meanwhile, he saw something in her and wanted to help her out.

time accepting the fact that

for a moment, then said slowly, “That’s alright. Just think

call me anytime.”

the call and Wilbur finally let out a long

cup and said smugly, “Looks like

mean?” Wilbur glared at Faye.

smiled lightly without a care. She seemed…. happy?

shook his head. “I’m going to get some

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fled to his room

strange lady sure was hard

home and called her sister. She fell terribly ill

and Miranda quickly called the doctor, who ran a quick check–up. The doctor said that Yvonne was just

looked at each other, at a loss for what to do. All they felt was a deep sense

would have never treated him that way. Rather,

fault. Why did he hide his identity? What are we

bitterly. “We’re done for. That guy’s going to get back at us for sure. The Willow family is doomed.”

got Chelsea, haven’t we? I’ve seen Wilbur sneaking looks at her. I’m sure she’ll be able to wrap him around her finger if she wants to. That way,

far too stubborn. It won’t

table started ringing. She picked the call up weakly.

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