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Chapter17 Reply

Author: Nora Ashton
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-20 20:00:00

Amanda pauses for a moment, staring at her phone. Finally, she begins to respond to Riley’s messages, one by one.

“I’m fine, thanks for asking. Mr. Griffin.”

“No need. I won’t be coming back.”

“I’ve already taken my belongings from the villa. Don’t worry about the rest—it’s just trash. The cleaners will handle it.”

“If you have any additional requests regarding the divorce, feel free to contact me. I’ll cooperate. If you need us to consult a lawyer together, let me know. I hope we can settle this quickly and avoid wasting time.”

She pauses again, her fingers hovering over the screen. After a second thought, Amanda retracts the second-to-last message.

There’s no point in spending energy on matters Riley never cared about.

With the messages sent, she sets the phone down, gathers herself, and begins preparing for her day.

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