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Chapter Fifteen

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CHAPTER FIFTEEN

*Back to the present*

"Mr Hughen?" Mr Jordan shot him an inquisitive look.

His words startled him, snapping him back to reality.

"I-I am s-sorry what?" He stuttered.

Fuck!

It was unlike him. From the corner of his eyes, he could see Janice eyeing him curiously. The last thing he wants is to rouse their suspicion. Not at this point!

Great! Mr Jordan is now giving him the once-over look.

"Are you alright Mr Hughen?"

"Yes of course! Is just that I woke up with a nasty headache. but I'm super fine now thanks to this wonderful homemade pork soup. In fact, it is the absolute best!" He said gaily intending to change the subject.

"Oh thank you. Abigail is a brilliant cook. That's why she's been working with us for a decade now!" The happy Abigail slightly tilted her head in appreciation.

He forced a smile then reached for the cold glass of lemon juice and took a sip.

"So? You haven't answered the question, Mr Hughen..."

"Oh right! So um...like I explained to Janice be
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