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Chapter 164

Author: Ginger Sue
"Why?" Jasper's eyes wavered in shock as he frowned. He had taken a while to build up the courage for the apology. For that, he lost sleep for a week.

At first, he had planned to apologize to Alice at Newton's birthday event. However, when he heard that Landon had shown up at Alice's place, he could wait no more and immediately rushed over to meet her.

He was confused by his rash action as he had never behaved in this way in the past. He knew there was a switch button for his emotions, but it slowly dawned upon him that Alice was in control of it.

"Liana should be apologizing to me. Why would you do that on her behalf? Are you showing off your love for her?" Her icy gaze pierced through him. "If she committed a murder, would you take the punishment for her as well?"

"Alice, I'm here to offer a sincere apology!" He raised his voice.

"I feel you're here to anger me." She chuckled. Her eyes were dripping with iciness. "You shouldn't throw around your apology. It's an affront."

"Are
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Chris M Gibson
obviously not ending anytime soon. over 400 chapters. had enough of the book
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Marjorie Williams
man what a really, really boring story why m I still reading this stupid thing I want to see the revenge Alice does to Linda how long will that take
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Ugh ..., men are really thick in their thinking with relationships
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