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166. She's burning

Author: Century Pen
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-29 08:51:55

Noah grew up and began attending nursery school. Yohan would drop him off at the best nursery in town on his way to the office in the morning. In the evening, Sara would visit the nursery to pick him up, after which she'd take him to his music classes. At a very young age, Noah developed an interest in playing the drums. Yohan, on the other hand, took charge of teaching him swimming and Taekwondo during their morning exercise routines. Under Sara's loving care and Yohan's guidance, Noah was growing up exceptionally well.

For a significant period, their lives remained undisturbed by any adversaries, and everything was running smoothly.

However, one evening, Sara Owen was taken aback. When she went to collect Noah from his music class, it was already dark outside. As she waited for her son in the designated area, a familiar woman approached her with a sly smile. Sara squinted her eyes, trying to remember who the woman was, and her heart skipped a beat when the woman greeted her, “Hi,
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