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Chapter Fifty-Six: The Compromised Truth

Author: Alex Dane Lee
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The next day...

"I'm done with the first draft! Finally!" Emma excitedly announced, after she presses the save button on her laptop.

It took her five agonizing hous to finish her first draft, but it went well in the end.

After printing the article, she quickly went to her bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth. Afterwards, she changed from her pajamas to her everyday clothes.

After she printed her article, she quickly brewed another fresh cup of coffee. As she's waiting for the coffee to boil, she hurriedly went to the bathroom to do a quick shower.

With a light feeling and happy mood, Emma went towards the dining room to join her family for breakfast.

"Good morning, everyone!" she chirped at the people at the table.

"Good morning, dear sister! Looks like you're in a good mood today, huh?" Emilie smilingly greeted her.

"Yeah! Where's Dad and Mom?" Emma curiously asks, as she realized that her sisters Emilie and Emilia ar

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