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Chapter 1082

Author: Ginger Sue
Alyssa casually took a sip of water and suggested, "Why don't you attend the horse racing event with Lyla?"

Caught by surprise, Winston had not anticipated the request from his daughter. Lyla immediately explained as she blushed in nervousness, "L-Lyse, I turn down these social events because they give me the jitters. I'm not good at small talk and might make blunders. It might be better if Mandy attends. Colene could be an excellent choice as well."

Alyssa poked through the lie, "But you seemed quite happy when you attended mass. It was crowded there, too."

"I …" Lyla pressed her lips until they paled.

"Winston, bring Lyla with you. I can't possibly attend the race with you every single year. The media will make an issue out of it again," Mandy advised after seemingly catching onto Alyssa's plan.

Winston furrowed his brows and looked at Lyla deeply. He inquired in a hushed voice, "Lyla, are you upset?"

Lyla shook her head vehemently.

He gently took her trembling hands under the
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