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Chapter Sixteen

Author: Sheila Blue
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-02 23:07:46

“You’ve come!” Mrs Leon beamed from behind the others, pushing past them to welcome her favourite son, Bruce and his wife.

Bruce returned his mother's greeting distractedly as his gaze darted between the company of DJ, his father and the strange lady.

“They came in early and are already leaving because his fiance seems to always fall sick at important events.” Mrs Leon took the liberty to explain to Bruce who was staring at DJ, surprised that he was on his way out.

“Sarah!” Mr Leon addressed his wife by her first name. He was totally disgusted by her behavior.

Mrs Leon passed him an unapologetic look, eyeing her husband for reprimanding her in front of the kids.

Bruce turned to his brother, ignoring the angry glares being exchanged between his parents.

Bruce didn't like this. He wanted a chance to gloat over his achievement to his brother. He wanted to see the hurt and bitterness on DJ's face as DJ's rights were being passed on to him.

“Why are you leaving so soon?” He asked. “The din
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