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2024-10-29 19:42:56CHAPTER 29
Everyone looked at them. Lea, who was facing Chris, did not see her approaching. When the actress heard Barbara's announcement, she turned around in surprise. Their eyes locked, and she blushed, then looked away guiltily. Agnes pushed herself towards them.
"Hi Lea--" Awkwardly, her sister kissed her in greeting.
"I did not know you would be here..." Lea blushed and glanced at Chris.
"My husband must have forgotten to mention it. But wives do need to be with their husbands, right?" she looked at her husband directly.
"Where you been, I have been looking for you." Chris Duvier ignored the silent jibe.
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