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Chapter 78

Author: Hauling Treasures
Justin cut the steak on his plate into neat pieces and handed it to Emily, then swapped her plate with his. He brought her plate of steak, where she had been cutting one bite at a time, over to himself.

After finishing their meal, they returned to the hotel to pack and head to the airport.

They had arrived with just one suitcase, but by the time they left, they had three. Justin handed his own suitcase to William and reached for Emily’s two.

“Let’s go,” he said.

At the airport, Emily noticed a stall selling fried chicken and fruit bowls. Thinking about the hours-long flight back to Lincourt City, she decided to buy some to bring on the plane.

After paying, Justin grabbed the bag of fried chicken. “Emily, you ate plenty of steak earlier, and now this? You’re eating like a pregnant woman.”

Emily froze for a second, then casually walked ahead of him, rolling her eyes. “You’re the one who’s pregnant!” she retorted.

“If you think I’m eating too much and can’t afford it,
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