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Chapter 28

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Violet

My mouth felt as dry as a desert.

“What?” I asked, frowning through the haze.

The water was so cold and refreshing. I could have drank a whole pitcher on my own. He refilled the glass.

“It’s time to start the lawsuit.”

I frowned. “What’s… made it so urgent for you now?”

He smiled
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