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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.

with traffic, which gave her plenty of

really hurt to think that he was with someone else now. And if she was brutally honest with herself, what hurt the most was

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Her conversation with her grandfather the night before had left

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

was trying to process

[Several Hours Earlier]

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

his head in the kitchen. Adrian didn’t contradict

raised a hand against a woman, even in heated arguments. But he had to admit–he had brought this upon himself. Everything happening now traced back

that the mess his life had become was nothing more than

together, the memories kept coming back, forcing him to face the truth he didn’t want to acknowledge.

room. He only snapped

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

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