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Chapter 23: It's A Lie!

Author: EuniceRose
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-05-19 23:56:14

~Lora~

As I stared at my father, a slow heat crawled up the back of my neck.

It made me feel dizzy, like the floor was tilting.

My heart was beating fast, trying to break out.

Deep down, I knew.

Whatever this was, it wasn't a gift.

It was a disaster.

Father stood there so proud, his broad shoulders were relaxed, and he looked like he was about to expose a top secret.

The silver in his hair sparkled under the big lights, and his smile looked like it was carved into his face.

I wanted to run.
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