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Chapter 767

Author: Ginger Sue
Alyssa and Miley heard Colene's muffled shouts from the horse's back, followed by a chorus of laughter.

Speechless, Alyssa said, "Well, I don't mind, as long as Colene's happy."

Miley slowly sat on the couch and looked hesitant to speak. Alyssa sat by her side and took her arm. "Miley, you must have something to discuss with me when you knock on my door this late. Is it related to Jameson?"

"I remember he visited our home when he was younger. You seemed close to him," Miley said flatly.

"Yes. We were classmates in elementary school," Alyssa reminisced. "I fended off the class bullies for him, and he started sticking around me because he was grateful.

"I didn't have many friends in the class due to my family background. Since everyone kept their distance, I had no choice but to be friends with Jameson.

"To be honest, it was a happy time in my childhood. Later, Jameson went to Kontina with his mom, and we lost contact for 15 years."

"So, he's practically a stranger after all these
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So Alyssa smart at reading people in her army days? Yet she can’t detect being played by Jameson?
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