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Chapter 2020

Author: Ginger Sue
The next day, Julien arrived alone at Alyssa and Jasper's villa.

"Jul, where's Jonah?"

Alyssa and Julien sat in the living room while Jasper, ever the considerate host, brought out a platter of cut fruits for their guest.

"Jonah is at home taking care of Dad and managing some household errands. We're leaving for Mosgravia in two days."

A sweet sentiment welled up in Julien's eyes as he addressed Winston as "Dad" so naturally.

Alyssa looked at him, feeling uneasy. She wondered if Jonah had destroyed the photos of his ex.

"Lyse, I'm here because the medication test results are out," Julien announced, his voice firm as he handed them the document.

Alyssa tore open the brown envelope while Jasper quickly sat beside her.

"The breakdown seems complex," Alyssa said. She was a surgeon, so she knew very little about pharmaceuticals.

Jasper, however, perused the document with ease. "Is this considered medication, not a drug?"

"It is a type of medication. I've checked the contents.
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