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LEXI'S POV

It's the weekend, but I woke up early. Actually, I couldn't sleep properly because of what happened. I still can't believe the things Papa said to me last night. I didn't think Aunt Minda and Shiela could manipulate me so easily. But what's done is done. Right now, I don't know what to do.

"Lexi, hija."

I looked toward the door of my room. It was Linda, knocking. So, I got up and opened the door for her.

"Linda."

"Did I wake you? I heard about what happened to James. Your father and aunt are going there. I thought maybe you'd want to go with them," she said calmly.

I gave a bitter smile. Linda knows that even though I'm angry at James, my concern for him still outweighs everything else.

"What about Shiela?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Shiela left early too. She's all dressed up. Maybe she has a date," Linda answered.

I clenched my fists. I knew what my brilliant sister was working on—being the wife of the heir to the TAC Group of Companies.

"Wait, are you okay? Your eye
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