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Chapter 869

작가: Lord Leaf
Mrs. Wayne’s face twisted in a disdainful grimace that the already tight mask crumbled and fell off her face due to the distorted facial muscles.

She looked at the poor mask on the floor, feeling upset.

She got even more upset when she thought of yesterday’s incident.

Although she and Elaine were not the best of friends, they shared a pleasant friendship where they often played mahjong and went for facials and spa treatments together.

They had plenty of acquaintances like this who treated e
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Susan Samuel
Calling someone elder who is a friend of one's parents as aunt or uncle is a sign of respect in some cultures
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Bethany Hanna
This is turning into a perfect way out for Charlie, so he can be rid of Elaine forever. A little help from his friends, and it could look like she just ran off w/a rich man. AND be the perfect excuse to make the other Wilsons disappear as well. Let them see Hannah again.
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Bethany Hanna
Asians do this as a sign of respect. Aunt/auntie or Uncle is respectful towards those slightly your elder. Grandma/grandpa is respectful towards those much older. I am still trying to figure out all the details too. But I see it a lot in books, and Asian dramas.
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