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Chapter 1044

As if fate itself wanted to set things in motion, the time had come. Laura, Lucius, and Maximus left the house together.

The younger siblings saw them go, but they didn’t think much of it. Lately, the three of them had been leaving without saying where they were going, so this time didn’t seem any different.

Laura was nervous–more nervous than when she went to talk to Adrian. She knew this conversation would define many things and reveal the truth of the situation.

Even though she was confident that her brother would choose his family over a painful reality, she also knew that Paul was still a teenager. And at that age, emotions could be unpredictable.

“Laura… Relax, sweetheart,” Maximus said, glancing at her through the rearview mirror.

“I’m fine, Dad!” Laura replied, avoiding his gaze.

“Lau, sis, everything will be okay. Just try to stay calm and listen,” Lucius reassured her.

café was about 40 minutes away with traffic, which gave her plenty of time

man she once knew. She couldn’t lie–it hurt. It really hurt to think that he was with

at the Brown & George

was a complete mess, drowning in tears. Her conversation with her grandfather the

Why the hell won’t you just die already?” Alice

study, Adrian was trying to process everything

[Several Hours Earlier]

ER and ruling out any serious injuries, Adrian had only stayed under observation for

his head in the kitchen. Adrian didn’t contradict her. But just because he didn’t speak up didn’t mean he planned

to admit–he had brought this upon himself.

knew that the mess his life had become was nothing more than karma delivering a well–deserved lesson.

pull himself together, the memories kept coming back, forcing

even notice when his wife entered the room. He only snapped

feeling? It’s time to go home. Everything’s sorted. I already paid,

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