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Chapter 99: The Birthday Party

Author: Luchee
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-12 12:17:27

Adrian's stunned gaze never wavered from Liam's, the bombshell he had dropped earlier had got him really bad. Could it be true? If it was, what was Bianca thinking?

His grandfather would have literally turned in his grave if he found out about this. Diane had unbelievably agreed not to press charges against Camela after their discharge.

They had all left the hospital to their homes in silence, each in their own deep thought.

Adrian woke up the next morning to the angry blaring of his alarm and repeatedly chiming in his phone. He rubbed his eyes and picked up his phone.

“Not in the mood to give God his dues”, he muttered to himself skipping his morning devotion.

He rolled his eyes inwardly as the three chimes were dropped courtesy of Bianca's messages.

“I am throwing your niece a birthday party at the mansion tonight, you better be present”

“You dare not show up late”.

“You can bring your girlfriend along and my Cute Caleb”.

Adrian scoffed loudly “My cute Caleb! Seriously Bianca!” He s
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