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S2| 20. A Divided Heart
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Why aren't you sleeping yet, My Dear? Remember what the doctor said! You should get plenty of rest."
Hearing that soft voice, Amber turned towards the door. Her mother was walking towards her.
"It's still too early to sleep, Mom," the pale woman replied with an even face. She could not fake a smile. Her heart was too messed up.
“Then you must be happy to receive this call. Look, your friends want to say hello."
Mrs. Lim showed the screen of her cell phone to her daughter. A second later, three women waved their hands in unison. They all smiled even though their eyes flashed pity.
"Hi, Amber ...."
Instead of answering, Amber was stunned. The faces had evoked memories. The last time they met was on her wedding day, the day Adam was still with her, the day their happiness was still perfect. Slowly, tears began to well up at the edges of her eyelids.
“My Dear, I have to take care of something outside. If you need anything, just ca
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