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Chapter 84: Aiden's Gratitude
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LiLhyzJanuary 11, 2024. Chapter 2-2. The next chapter will be tomorrow.
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"Aww, you guys look so cute together," Reese remarked. "And look, you two are wearing the same color!" With sparkling eyes, Reese suggested, "Let me take a picture of you both." Axel automatically put his hand on the small of Shauna's back, posing for the photo. How could he complain? He was sure he would get a copy of that photo, and he was right. After Reese took three pictures, she asked for Axel's number and sent him the images of him and Shauna through Viber. He smiled, looking at the results. They did not stay longer, though; they left after that brief exchange with Shauna's parents. *** While in the car, Shauna and Axel were laughing together. They were talking about their unexpected kiss in front of Shauna's parents. Axel said while driving the Porsche, "I really like your mom. She is cool." Shauna's face burned. She looked out the window and said, "I think your mom is also cool." There was a moment of silence before Axel complimented, "I like your attire. It's refres
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Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Author's Notes (March 18, 2024)
Hi Readers, I did not realize until last week that some of you were trying to access The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor. To those who were wondering, there is a new version of the book with a few chapters of Lucas' story attached. If you are trying to re-read your unlocked chapters, kindly search for the old version in your library. Another option is to go to your profile in the app, go to your wallet, and then check "episodes unlocked." If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, you can find me on social. It's the best way to make an inquiry because I don't get notifications for reviews or comments. Sincerely, LiLhyz
Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Author's Announcement (March 2, 2024)
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### MARCUS' FLASHBACK ### "Hey, Guys! Can I join you?" Kamila said while taking the vacant seat next to Lace. "Looks like our parents have made a huddle of their own." "Of course. They always do that," Lace replied. "We should have a gathering of our own." "I'll go to join Samuel and the others," Amara said, referring to their uncle Sean's second son. "Go," Marcus said. It was always like this during gatherings; they split into different groups. "Let's drink," Kamila proposed with a mischievous smile. Marcus laughed. He looked back, searching for Keith, and when he found Kamila's father having a drink with Evan and their other uncles, he said, "So, that's why you came here." "Yeah, good luck getting a drink when I am near Dad," Kamila remarked, and she laughed. "He does let me drink, but not too much." "I think not too much is okay," Marcus commented, but either way, he asked a food server for another bottle of wine. He winked at Kamila and assured her, "Don't worry, I'll
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Louise was celebrating inside. Finally, for the first time, Keith Henderson would see that Kamila wasn't the perfect daughter he had assumed her to be. Since the Hendersons had granted her a scholarship, Louise had seen how easy Kamila's life had always been. She realized that life was so unfair. Here was Kamila, tall and beautiful with long and shiny black hair. She was often the center of attention during their college years, leaving Louise in the backseat. In the past, Louise earnestly appreciated Kamila, but the more she was exposed to how the Hendersons lived, the more she coveted Kamila's life. Louise would have had a chance to live that luxury if only she had been chosen for the management trainee position for Prima MedCare. The problem was that Kamila was in the way of her dreams. It was obvious that Keith Henderson, being the CEO of the insurance company, would prefer to bring in his daughter rather than an outsider. Knowing this, Louise had been trying to find a way t
