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Chapter 193

Author: Feminine Blade
Wanda continued, "I'm really sorry for letting everyone down. I hope the public can give me another chance to make things right.

"From now on, I'll be more careful with my words and actions. Meanwhile, I promise that I will never make bets with anyone again," Wanda said.

Her last line carried a subtle jab at Millie, hinting that Millie had despicably tricked her into making the bet.

"Thank you, everyone!" Wanda concluded. With that, she bowed deeply for the third time, acting out genuine sincerity.

Just as the reporters in the audience were about to ask their questions, Wanda's doctor stepped in. He then explained that her throat hadn't fully recovered, so she was unable to speak any further.

But Wanda insisted, "Just go ahead and ask. I can handle it."

The doctor replied, "Ms. Lytle, you're still a patient, so please listen to your doctor. If you keep talking, your vocal cords could be permanently damaged. Do you really want to risk losing your voice forever?"

"But…" Wanda hes
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