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He tossed and turned, sleepless yet unable to leave.

What if Geoffrey sneaked off to find Mommy while he was gone?

The endless night passed. At dawn, Justin drove him to kindergarten.

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Meanwhile, Adrian fled back to Karaville overnight, heart pounding with fear.

He couldn’t grasp it: Geoffrey sent him to fetch Maureen, so why were they living together now?

Remembering Geoffrey’s murderous glare yesterday, he shuddered.

Too scared to demand money from Corporate Giant again, he slunk home.

Inside the Governor’s Mansion.

Noelle told Elizabeth they’d tracked down Teacher Shi.

“She’s returning home soon. We’ll see her any day.”

Elizabeth hugged her: “Mom, you’re incredible.”

“Damn right.”


Noelle saw Adrian return covered in dust and grime, and couldn’t help but worry: “Where have you been fooling around? You didn’t come back all night?”

Of course, Adrian wouldn’t tell the truth.

“Just went for a few drinks.”

Elizabeth, standing nearby, was displeased: “Adrian, don’t go around swindling people under our family’s name. If my father finds out, you’ll be in big trouble.”

Adrian, who’d been scared by Geoffrey the night before, now faced Elizabeth’s threats and instantly became furious

“Elizabeth, who do you think you are? How dare you lecture me!

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Don’t forget, without me Adrian, your father would be nothing but a useless man who relies on

women!”

“Slap!”


struck him across the face: “How dare you speak to your sister like that?

Go to your room.”

at Noelle in

Noelle’s biological son, while Elizabeth was just the daughter of Raymond’s ex- wife. Why had Mom

snorted coldly and grew even

respect for you. If he doesn’t appreciate it,

of discomfort at Elizabeth

“Elizabeth, don’t be angry.‘

air, and

retreat, demanding: “Mom, why

even

“You know nothing.

Go rest.


Noelle dismissed him curtly.

shuffled back to

arrived in Karaville, texting Maureen: “Client meeting ready when you

tomorrow, instructing:

“Got it.”

Betty agreed instantly.

watched Maureen juggle work while pregnant, concern etched

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“Reenie, don’t overexert yourself.”

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“Relax, I’m fine. I’ll just sit in on Betty’s

she

“Mmm.”

unease gnawing at her. Gareth used to check in regularly,

“Reenie, have

heard from

She ventured.

her head.

feels like ages since I last saw him. When will you invite

Zoe persisted.

meaning and immediately shared what

looking out for me as a friend. Please don’t

Friends?

was still sharp. How could

pursuing her

Zoe worry

But Reenie, you need to think about yourself too. You’re pregnant again now. How will you manage

got money. I’ll be

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