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Chapter 268. Lost and Afraid
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2024-10-18 20:10:26Martina POV
“Are you hearing yourself? You are going to give away your children? What kind of mother are you?” Marie hissed.
She was shaking her head and looking at me like she did not know me anymore.
Tears brimmed my eyes. “You think I am that cruel?”
Marie remained silent.
I felt like I had to fill the air to explain.
“I think I was doing the best for all the people I love. I don’t deserve them.”
Marie’s face contorted.
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