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Chapter 307

Author: Hauling Treasures
Zac parked the car at the spot where Helen had asked to be dropped off. “Are you sure you don’t want me to take you to your doorstep? These bags are pretty heavy,” he offered.

Helen shot him a glance, fully aware of his ulterior motive.

“No need,” she replied coolly. “I can manage these with Alex’s help.

“Right, Alex?”

Alex tilted his head, looking at her in confusion. He couldn’t understand why Aunt Helen was pretending. Wouldn’t it be better to let Uncle Zac take the bags inside? Eventually, he would become part of the family.

Zac opened the trunk and handed the bags over to Helen, one by one. Alex, however, stood there with his small backpack, completely empty-handed.

The books and workbooks Uncle Justin had given him were already stuffed in his backpack. There was no way he could let Aunt Helen find out about them. He would have to get rid of them secretly later.

*

When they arrived home, Haley had just stepped out of her art studio. She was wearing a white apron,
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