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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!”


him across the face: “How dare you speak to

Go to your room.”

in disbelief

was just the daughter of Raymond’s ex- wife. Why had Mom been so biased since they joined

hit, Elizabeth snorted coldly and grew even

let him stay out of respect for you. If he doesn’t appreciate it, he

of discomfort at Elizabeth

“Elizabeth, don’t be angry.‘

air, and retreated to

haughty retreat, demanding: “Mom, why

not even

“You know nothing.

Go rest.


Noelle dismissed him curtly.

back to his room, resentment

afternoon, Betty arrived in Karaville, texting Maureen: “Client

it for tomorrow, instructing: “Make

“Got it.”

Betty agreed instantly.

watched Maureen juggle work while pregnant, concern etched on her

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“Reenie, don’t overexert yourself.”

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I’m

last night’s incident, she needed rest–for the baby’s

“Mmm.”

to check

“Reenie, have

heard from Gareth

She ventured.

her

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

Zoe persisted.

her meaning and immediately shared what Gareth

for me as a friend. Please don’t

Friends?

be old, but her eyesight was still sharp. How could she miss

up pursuing her

Zoe worry for

yourself too. You’re pregnant

got money. I’ll

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