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Chapter 23

Author: Bebo Elnadi
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Chapter 23

Willow,

I sighed as I sat on the kitchen counter, then looked around me. The place was quiet and gloomy even though I had some people around me.

“Miss William, if you need anything, please go to the living room and I will get it to you. There is no need for you to stay like this in the kitchen.”

Henry said respectfully, even though I could feel his annoyance and basically everyone else in the kitchen as well.

I have been moping around for a couple of hours, maybe three or even more. But I felt alone and depressed without Angela.

She had left to see her grandfather and even though she begged me to go with her, I couldn’t do it. Why would I meet the man, I’m not part of the family.

But I got that she didn’t like those kinds of visits and she wanted some emotional support, though I asked her if her grandpa was harsh to her but she said no. I was still confused by her reaction, to be honest.

So here I am sitting in the kitchen, which felt familiar to me, and looking at the same
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