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Chapter 32 "Janica Park"

Author: sweetjelly
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-24 22:07:08

"You’re paranoid, Tandre. You’re so worked up that all sorts of nonsense is running through your head!” Archie chuckled lightly, noting that Tandre didn’t respond. “Does rejection hit you that hard? Is that why you’re acting like this?” he added.

Thankfully, after a brief moment of shock, Archie regained his composure. Even though Tandre’s doubts lingered, Archie’s words at least gave him a moment of calm.

Tandre pressed his lips together. He couldn’t believe Archie knew about his conversations with Arwena.

Maybe Arwena and Archie love each other, he thought. Archie seems to know everything happening in her life.

“It’s better if you leave, Tandre. I don’t know what’s going through your mind or what you’re trying to say, but you should’ve spoken to me or Arwena directly—not to our child. He’s just a kid, Tandre; he has nothing to do with our adult issues! You should’ve thought about that,” Archie said, his tone serious.

Nathan quietly listened to their exchange. He was just a chil
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