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Author: Nana Writes
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CHAPTER 113

Katherine folded another dress and placed it neatly into her bag. She had gone over this decision a thousand times in her head, cause she was at a losing end but what had she to gain if she stayed back?

On the bed, the girls sat cross-legged, their big eyes silently watching her. They didn’t say a word, but their eyes were filled with a sadness they couldn’t hide. She wanted to tell them it wasn’t forever, that she would come back for them, but promises like that felt too expensive.

And were never forgotten.

Amanda and Ethan had left early that morning, saying they were going shopping. Amanda had even smiled at her before leaving, casually mentioning, “I do hope you'll change your mind and take up this job again. The kids have been the happiest and well behaved since you came into our lives.”

But that was not convincing enough to make her change her mind.

Adelaide suddenly spoke out, her voice interrupting her thoughts. “Are you leaving because we’ve been mean?”

Katherine
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