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Chapter 19

Author: Minnie Hart
last update Last Updated: 2024-02-28 16:33:55
Somervale Village was at the foot of Somervale Mountain, and it was the old home of Winston.

Holly had grown up there.

All of them traveled a long way, and by the time they reached Somervale Village, it was already three or four o'clock in the morning.

Bryce got out and pushed open the gate to the yard, but it didn't budge.

Holly was probably asleep, and Bryce didn't want to disturb her. He pulled the car door open, put the seat down, and got in. He closed his eyes to try to take a nap.

He had been running around so much that he was exhausted. He fell asleep as soon as he closed his eyes.

When he opened his eyes again, the skies were already bright.

Bryce opened the car door and got out.

The bodyguard rushed over and said, "Mr. Gabelman, there are people talking in the yard. It sounds like Mrs. Gabelman."

Bryce nodded and walked over to the yard. He pushed the gate.

This time, it opened.

His gaze swept through the yard. It was spacious.

Nobody had been living t
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