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Chapter 69

Author: Luna
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Alton's POV

I stayed at the construction site for an hour, keeping an eye on the progress of the work.

Allison wasn't in her office, but her co-engineer informed me that she was out doing something.

During lunchtime, Allison arrived with my mother.

"Why are you two together?" I asked curiously.

"We had lunch together. I missed bonding with Allison," my mother responded.

Allison wrapped her arms around my mother, pleased with what she heard.

"You're so sweet, Mom," she replied.

She had become comfortable calling my mother "Mom."

My mother smiled at Allison and then turned to me.

"Did you have your lunch?" she asked.

"Yeah, I joined the workers," I said.

"How long will this project take?" my mother asked, looking out at the site.

"About a year or two, but I can handle everything. I can just send pictures to Alton to keep him updated on the project," Allison responded.

My mother nodded and then looked at me again.

"Then let's go back to New York, Alton. Remember, you have a company to ma
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