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Chapter 650

Author: Hauling Treasures
Alex carefully repacked the jewelry set, closed the box, and handed it to a servant.

“Take this to the children’s room,” he instructed.

Since Mommy liked it but didn’t want to accept it, he would keep it safe for her.

*

After dinner, the family spent two hours playing in the living room, but just as Alex was getting into it, his mother called him to take a bath.

“Chase, go with your brother,” Haley said, motioning for him to follow.

She led both boys back to their room and sent them into the bathroom before stepping outside to wait.

Standing in the upstairs hallway, her thoughts drifted as she rested her gaze on the living room below.

Helen was happily picking out wedding photoshoot styles, discussing options with Evelyn and Zac.

Richard came upstairs and walked over to his sister. Ever since dinner, she had seemed lost in thought, her mind heavy with something.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke.

“Sis, do you know why Justin didn’t come over
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I hope Alex & Chase are safe from the Lori group. If Haley finds out that Emma plotted Alex’s kidnapping, she will want to kill her…and she should. Haley should be the one who kills Emma…no doubt.
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