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Chapter 1554

Author: Ginger Sue
The brutality of Newton's words certainly shouldn't be underestimated. He dealt Javier a mighty blow. As Javier's father, Newton was the only one who could give him a dressing-down.

Betty hid behind Javier. She was as timid as a mouse. She didn't even dare to show her face.

Alyssa hurried over to Lauren. She was still in Landon's arms. She said to her softly, "Don't be afraid, Lauren. I'm here. Jasper and Grandpa are here too."

Lauren looked up. Her eyes were already swollen from all the crying. Landon's shirt was also drenched in her tears.

"Alyssa…"

Alyssa teared up at the way Lauren called her name. Her heart ached for her.

Lauren choked back on her tears. She clung to Landon's shirt tightly. "I do not want to be separated from Landon."

At that moment, Landon's heart wrenched. He enveloped her tightly, as if he intended to engulf her with his embrace.

"We're not going to be separated, Lauren. I will not leave you no matter what happens."

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