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Chapter 36: Luis Santibanez
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2023-02-21 16:00:16The burden of being an only child is that they must meet the expectations of their parents and those around them. The only child can be spoiled or neglected and mistreated. They are always expected to follow in their parent's footsteps and carry on their legacy. Luis was not immune to any of these; despite being born with a silver spoon in his mouth, his life was never easy.
He was constantly compared to his cousins, especially Edward because they were the same age. Luis is the only child of Enrique Santibanez and Henrietta Madrigal, Mateo's older sister, and Edward's father. Ever since they were young people want them to compete with each other on who is better.
Flashback thirteen years ago...
"Luis, come over here, my child," Margaux summons Luis.
Luis put down his toys and rushed over to Margaux. He noticed a young boy standing beside her. He was shy and tried to hi
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