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Chapter 552

Author: Summer Knowles
James rubbed his temples. "Charlotte, there are things I need to handle at work. I'll come back another day."

Charlotte's eyes turned red. "James, I miss you so much. When I wake up from nightmares at night and you're not there, I cry."

Her words were pitiful, and James felt moved. He knew Charlotte was having a tough pregnancy, with no one around when she had morning sickness.

He sat back down. "Charlotte, I'm sorry. I haven't been taking good care of you."

...

That afternoon, Sarah took Mia to school, leaving Sydney alone in the house.

While Annette was cleaning in the back garden, Sydney crept out of her room and stood at Mia's doorway. After checking that no one was around, she carefully took out a key and unlocked Sarah's door.

This room was probably the largest after the master bedroom.

She clenched her fists.

Why did Sarah get everything without having to work for it?

None of Melvin's doting affection had ever been directed at her.

She silently searched Sarah's room
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