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Chapter 636

Author: Ginger Sue
last update Last Updated: 2023-11-02 15:59:38
Still, one couldn't help but find him to be much less enthusiastic than before.

Lauren and Betty sat in front of their parents, with Lauren hunched tight around the teddy bear Alyssa had given her so as to comfort herself.

Betty wore a cocktail dress that had just been released to the market recently, looking quite the model big sister beside Lauren.

"Tonight is Mom's big day, Lauren. Why didn't you put on any makeup?" Betty asked, a faux grin on her face as she gently caressed Lauren's long, sleek hair.

"Do you not know how to? You should have told me earlier. I would have loved to help."

Lauren tensed up instantly, her lips pressing tightly together.

"That perm I gave you before was such a good look on you. I could have given you one today, too," Betty snickered.

All of a sudden, Lauren slapped Betty's hand away.

Both Sophia and Javier were shocked by this. They had never seen their youngest daughter behave like this.

"Ow! What was that for, Lauren? It hurts!" Betty cried,
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