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Chapter 20: No more holding back

Author: Wiz
last update publish date: 2026-05-31 09:29:31

As soon as the car pulled over by the manor, Karina reached for the handle to open the door, but Seth stopped her.

“You can't go in.”

“Why?” A frown appeared on her face. “I thought you said Devon was fine.”

She hadn't laid eyes on James all morning and wondered where he had gone.

Seth sighed.

“I’m here to get your things. You're leaving this house today.”

“What?” she yelled, turning to him. “What's the meaning of this?”

“Someone sent him the video of what happened last night. It's likely Jade,
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