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Chapter 18

Author: Orejay
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John's POV

I am quite sure Sarah didn't see that question coming. She was very startled, but at the same time, she tried to hide the look from her very observant mother.

“You look startled. Did I say anything wrong?” Her mother asked curiously as she made Sarah sit next time her.

I was already seated, and I didn't have to wait for anybody to give me the order to take a seat. “No ... .No mum” she startled. Damn it! Sarah is seriously messing the whole thing up.

“Ma'am, I am her fiancé ma. We haven't made it official, so that is why she has been hesitant to tell you” I replied. Actually, her mother has never met me in person before, and I didn't want to introduce myself to her. I preferred to remain anonymous in this situation.

“Your voice sounds quite familiar. I have heard that voice somewhere, but I can't seem to place the face properly” she said. Here we go again. This woman is really smarter than I expected. Sarah didn't take after her fully in that case.

“You must have the wr
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