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Chapter fifty four

Author: Celia Dempsey
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Derek entered the house to see Kathleen coming down from the stairs, he quickly rushed to her looking concerned, "why are you up? You should be in bed"

"I'm fine Derek, I'm feeling better" she glanced at him, he had told her about Geoffrey's suspicion and Mary's findings, "how did it go at the hospital?" She asked softly and his face went dark, from his expression, she knew what he had confirmed, " it's the juice, that means that maid was right, I'll have to find out right now" he turned in his heels and started walking towards Nicole's room, Kathleen following behind him, without knocking, he barged in, she was just about to apply makeup when he entered, she was all dressed and looked like she was going out, she jumped when she saw Derek and then smiled, "are you suddenly missing me?" She said just before her gaze fell on Kathleen and her eyes darkened with annoyance.

In two powerful strides, Derek reached her and held her by the throat, he was so angry he couldn't contro
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