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Forty-one

Author: Daisy
last update Last Updated: 2023-09-09 17:03:22

It was Jayden's big day, he had been overly excited about his forthcoming birthday and the day was finally here, Jason had a hard time putting him to bed the previous night as he was too excited to sleep, he kept telling his father how he couldn't wait to see all his friends tomorrow, Jason had invited his business associates and his friend Andrew, who has been anticipating to meet Maya and Jayden, Andrew was studying abroad when Jason got married and when he returned to back to Batavia, Jason didn't introduce Maya to him, though Jason told him of how he hated Maya and couldn't stand her, it was quite surprising that Jason changed completely and was all over Maya, chasing her like there was no tomorrow, there is a saying that you don't know what you have until you lose it.

Jayden was practically bouncing off the walls with excitement as he got ready for his big day. He had been looking forward to this day for days, and he could hardly contain himself. He chose his favorite shirt and
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