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124. Sad Story

Author: Shinee Dandelion
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Fanny was in the nursery?" Stella asked, tilting her head up to look at Marvin with furrowed brows.

Fanny, who was the subject of the question, swallowed hard. Her expression grew tense for a moment, but she quickly tried to compose herself.

"Yes, she came here and stood outside the nursery. Mommy and Daddy saw her, but she ran away when they called her," Marvin explained to Stella, though his eyes remained on Fanny. "Why were you there, huh? Are you planning something bad for my daughter?"

"Do-don't accuse me without proof!" Fanny stammered.

"Come on, Fanny, just admit it. Stop dodging the truth."

Fanny paused, not responding immediately as she tried to think of an excuse. After a few seconds, she finally spoke. "Yes, that was me," Fanny admitted. "But I had no intention of harming your daughter," she lied.

The truth was that she had indeed gone to the hospital and stood outside the nursery to take Stella and Marvin's baby. She had intended to carry out the revenge plan she and Damia
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