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Chapter 14

Author: Goodness Chiamaka
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Amara Nicholas;

I arrived at the Briggs family mansion earlier than expected. I had not been here before, and as Mr. Timothy drove my father's sleek black Mercedes-Benz into the compound and parked, I couldn't help but admire the front view of the exquisite mansion.

The mansion looked so lovely and homely, and the surroundings seemed peaceful and inviting.

I finally got out of the car, and just then, I saw an older man step out of the mansion. He was wearing a white polo and black trousers with slippers. He walked up, excited to meet me, just as I finally got out of the car.

"My beautiful daughter-in-law, you are highly welcome to our humble home," the man said to me with arms wide open, as he approached me and hugged me warmly.

I smiled shyly and managed to respond, "Thank you, sir. Good evening."

"Good evening, my dear. Come, let us go inside," the middle-aged man ushered me inside the mansion. I recognized him as Mr. Joshua Briggs—my father's best friend and also the father of my po
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Shirley Thomas
She should leave! I would.
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Shirley Thomas
A rude awakening for her.
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Shirley Thomas
I think she should leave. They’re so impolite to her.
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