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021 - What Parents Do For Their Children
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2026-06-19 05:00:45Sophie glanced at her ringing phone, the caller’s name brought a smile and a weird sense of relief. She picked it up at the third ring, and she heard Gregory Abbot’s cautious voice on the other side.
“I’m grateful for your swift response, Mr. Abbott.”
Silence filled the moment Sophie spoke. Gregory had no doubt recognized her voice—he handled all the calls she made when
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