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Chapter 142

Author: Walking on Clouds
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Amber showed no awareness of just how cruel her words were. "If she did, you wouldn't have to take care of her. Maybe you would've been married by now, and I would've had my first grandson!"

Julian let out a cold laugh, and the disappointment in his eyes deepened.

"Since you still refuse to acknowledge your wrongdoings, then stop coming to my house and avoid contacting me altogether in any setting."

Amber froze. "What do you mean by that?"

"I consider Willow my biological daughter. When you unfairly blame her for everything and criticize her, you're essentially saying that the fault is mine. When you wish she had died, it's no different than wishing the same for me."

Julian was expressionless, but his words carried a weight that was impossible to ignore. "You've treated me with such cruelty, so of course, I need to defend myself.

"If I didn't, word would spread that I'm a pushover. Then everyone would feel entitled to walk all over me."

Amber stared at Julian, utterly shocked.
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