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20. Stay free

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last update Last Updated: 2024-12-03 19:42:22

"I don't think I can find a job with a leg like this." Riana muttered as she looked down at her bandaged leg.

She had nowhere to go, but even if she decided to go home now, her in-laws would either laugh at her or make her do chores around the house. Her leg still hurt, so it was impossible to move too much.

"Uh, Riana! What are you doing here?" Desi was surprised to see Riana sitting dreamily at the stall.

Usually the woman rarely went out, and even if she did leave the house, she was sure to go home quickly. But now Riana was daydreaming alone at a roadside stand.

"I'm resting, Auntie," Riana said very kindly.

"Oh, how unusual, you rarely rest outside like this. Is there a problem?" Desi looked at Riana closely, it was obvious that the young woman was in trouble.

"Nothing, Auntie."

Desi looked back at Riana's face carefully, she was sure that the woman before her was in trouble. However, there was no way she cou
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