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126. Still Hope

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last update Last Updated: 2025-02-16 01:30:59

Edmund snorted. He was fed up with the conversation.

"I knew it. You try to influence my mind," he got up from the bed.

Alice widened her eyes at him. "Ed? Where are you going?"

"Getting some fresh air. We shouldn't talk yet. You don't want me to drag that jerk and throw him in the yard again, do you?"

Alice sighed in disbelief. "Ed?"

However, Edmund was determined. He kissed his wife's head, whispering, "I'll come back and hug you after you're asleep."

Then, without further ado, Edmund left the room. Alice could only sigh in resignation.

Meanwhile, the people gathered in the living room were shocked. They didn't expect Edmund to come. Sky quickly lowered his hand from Louis' face, while Summer reflexively jumped from Edmund's lap.

"Grandpa, where are you going?" the little girl asked with round eyes.

Edmund was forced to stop. He couldn't ignore his grandchild. "Go out for a while. I need to calm my mind."

After throwing a sarcastic look at Louis, Edmund walked away. He didn't want t
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