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Chapter 93. But Why?

Author: Excel Arthur
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-21 06:06:58

Okay, I don't think I can continue this way, I wonder to myself as I finally relax with my elbows against my knees. "Okay, I really want to get something straight and clear right now, and I need you to just be honest with me completely. Can you please just tell me what the hell I have ever done to you in this life to make you detest me this much?" I ask, and she doesn't stop what she is doing. She continues to write against the paper, ignoring me completely, and it makes me almost get extremely angry as I tighten my fist into a tight ball. Get a grip of yourself, Lucas, get a grip of yourself, Lucas. Don't worry, it's not going to last long.

"I am talking to you, Serena," I say, and she finally stops, closing her eyes and tilting her head up as though I am probably getting her frustrated.

"You are really distracting me from my work right now, Mr. Arden," she says, and I exhale before rubbing my fingers against my forehead.

"Please, can you tell me how I have offended you to make you h
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