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Chapter 63 (2)

Author: Ena Starr
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Abigail

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I was still standing in the same spot, frozen in a state of half-disbelief, when Alexander wheeled over to me. The sounds of the commotion had long faded down the hall now that all the employees has left in such a hurry but I was still reeling from all that had happened in just a short few minutes.

Susanna and her sister had truly reached a new level of scheming today. And the worst part? I wasn’t even surprised. Disgusted? Yes. Exhausted? Absolutely. But surprised? No.

I inhaled deeply, willing my pulse to calm down, when I heard Alexander’s voice cut through the quiet between us.

“I’m sorry for Susanna’s behavior,” he said. I blinked, startled by his words. Of all the things I had expected him to say, that was not one of them. He must have noticed my surprise because he let out a quiet chuckle, though there was no real amusement behind it. “She’s my wife,” he continued, “which

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