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Chapter 123: The Pride of Hawthornes

Penulis: Elsie Kesh
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-20 03:04:18
“You're the pride of the Hawthornes, my dear. That Sophia was our bad luck; Look at how we're prospering now that she's gone. My son is more accomplished now that she isn't here to drag him behind.”

Evelyn clapped like a child who just won a prize, her eyes glowing with pride.

She walked over to Marcus and patted his shoulder like he’d just won a major award. “I’m so proud of you, son.”

“Marcus, I hope you're not still dreaming of bringing her back,” Lauren scoffed, tilting her chin up in distaste.

Marcus leaned back lazily, his arms spread across the back of the couch. He smirked, brushing invisible dust from his shirt like a king making a declaration.

“Sophia will be mine sooner or later..."

“Marcus, you're just digging your own grave. Go see your grandpa now.” His father's angry voice came from upstairs interrupting them.

“So it's true you don't believe in me, Dad. Is that why you stepped down?” Marcus turned to him with his face full of disappointment.

His fathe
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  • Divorce To Marry A CEO    Chapter 124: Alexander's Helpless

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  • Divorce To Marry A CEO    Chapter 123: The Pride of Hawthornes

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