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Chapter Forty: Celebrating life
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Home sweet, home.” Matteo grinned when they stepped off Xander’s Jeep.
“Let’s make a deal, you two sleep in your own beds for the foreseeable future.” Lorenzo remarked sarcastically and the siblings shared a look.
“Of course he wouldn’t include himself in that.” Serenity smirked wickedly.
“Yeah, otherwise how else will he get any TLC from the good doctor?” Matteo added teasingly.
“Maybe he’ll make an appointment at the hospital?” Serenity and Matteo continued to tease as they walked into the house.
“Bet he’ll rate her eleven
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