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CHAPTER 17- AN OFFER TO WALK AWAY
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Arriving at the living room, Kenneth was already there while the maids were setting out the table for the Chinese dish he bought.
“ Kenneth! Hi, you are here, Austin was waiting for you”“ Yeah! I figured he was busy so I didn’t want to interrupt”
That made her a little shy thinking if he came upstairs and overhead them before going back.
“ How are you doing Elena?”He ask with a Stern look on his face which she felt was wired.“ Am good, thanks for asking”
“ Can we speak, in private?” Kenneth ask not averting his gaze from her.
“ Sure! We can speak outside”
Elena reply with a smile.“ I will prefer the garden, come on let go”
Walking out of the main house, Elena followed behind not sure what these was all about.
“ How are you doing?” He ask again the moment they were both at the garden behind thRelated chapters
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