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Chapter 80

Author: ONYINYE
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-28 06:38:48

**The Unraveling Secrets**

The sun barely peeked over the horizon when Clara woke up to an uneasy feeling. Her stomach churned, though not from her pregnancy but from the guilt weighing on her heart. The silence in her small apartment was deafening, a constant reminder of her isolation. Michael’s reluctance to take responsibility haunted her thoughts.

She placed her hand over her belly and whispered, “I don’t know how, but I’ll make this right for you.

At the same time, Andrew sat in his study, his face shadowed by a mix of exhaustion and frustration. Isabelle entered quietly, placing a steaming cup of coffee on his desk.

“You didn’t sleep much last night,” she said softly.

Andrew sighed, running his hand through his hair. “I can’t shake this feeling, Isabelle. Clara’s hiding something, and I think Michael’s involved. I just don’t know how to approach it without pushing her away.”

Isabelle hesitated before speaking. “What if we just talk to her? Not as accusers, but as family. She mig
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