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CHAPTER 68

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"So you really plan to get back together with that Clarisa?"

He was startled... it was Diana speaking from behind him. He thought she had left after taking Blue.

"Why are you still here?" he asked Diana, not answering her question.

"Can't you see, Reed? Your wife is fooling you! Are you really going to be that stupid? What will people say about you? That you're an idiot?"

"I don't care what people say... all I need is my wife!"

That's bullshit, Reed! I'm here for you! I've loved you all along! Clarisa has already forgotten her love for you... she's practically in a daze, but you still love her? And now this... there's clear evidence, isn't there? It's right in front of you, and you're still blind to it!"

"You have no say in my decisions! I will choose my own path, not you!"

"Fine, I won't interfere with you, but you need to stand by your child... he needs a father too!"

"Didn't I tell you to provide proof that he’s really my son?" he said angrily to Diana.

"S-Sure, I'll get a DNA test
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