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83. Stepmother

Author: VERARI
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“So why did I come here? Robin moved his face closer to Poppy's ear. Do you think I would have watched a movie in a cheap place like this if I hadn't been so kind to you?”

Poppy immediately dismissed her prejudice. She has just realized that the movie being shown has a family drama theme.

Even if Robin only wants to watch, she expects him to choose an action film with bloody fight scenes or shootouts so that he can learn from it.

“Sit quietly and enjoy the food or movie while you wait. They will undoubtedly come.”

“I'm sorry, but I am nervous.”

She also tried to relax while staring at the screen, though she did occasionally look back. Until she noticed two people sitting in that empty chair.

“They are coming, sir....” She shook Robin's arm without looking at him, but he did not react.

Her chest rumbled as she saw a vague figure she was very familiar with. A woman who is already considered her biological mother and has been greatly missed over the last four years.

In fact, she imagines
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