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Author: Abbymicah
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Chapter 240

Riley Burke

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“Rowan, you did what?” My mother asked in shock.

I knew she would be so upset because she always taught Rowan to treat girls with respect. My mother always sang it like a song to him.

Rowan’s eyes were flashing with anger as he looked at me. “So you’ve started blabbing your mouth, right? Why do you want to make this about me? You’re the one who went out with someone who tried to destroy our family.”

He tried to shift the focus back to me but it didn’t work.

“Is Belle aware of this?” My mother asked, her eyes darting between me and Rowan. “Rowan Burke! You actually cheated on her.” She added, her voice laced with disbelief.

Rowan nodded. “Yes, and she’s okay with it.”

I couldn’t hold back a scoff. “Why won’t she be okay with it when you’ve bribed her with a new car?” I replied before turning to my father. “Why did you even allow him to spend so much money on that girl?”

My father, who had been silent, finally spoke. “Enough! This isn’t about Rowan. Th
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