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Chapter 143 A stormy exit

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“Mom, Vivian has no idea how much damage she's done. That investor was one crucial one apart from Emily. There were so many future plans he had with me but because of Vivian, everything was ruined. Not just that, she embarrassed me publicly. I'm sick and tired!”

“No, Logan. You won't be sick and tired of her. She's your wife. She's pregnant and she's carrying your child!” My mom countered, her voice carrying through the air

Vivian rubbed her belly, trying to put on a distraught expression on her face.

I sighed and dropped my shoulders, several emotions settling in

“Mom, you don't need to keep reminding me of her pregnancy. Because she's pregnant doesn't mean she can't be corrected. She's at fault here and you know that. Are you just going to keep being on her side when you know that she's the one at fault here..”

“But Vivian. Is it true? Did you do something that affected Logan's business?” My mom asked.

“No- no, mum. It's just a misunderstanding. Something happened at an event I wen
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