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CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

Author: Zarha bash
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-11 01:06:19

Lisa stormed out of the office, her mind made up that she wouldn't return to George's house or continue working there. She needed a break from the mistreatment she had endured. As she arrived at her father's house, she coincidentally found him there.

“Dad, I can't go back to George's house. I won't go back to that toxic environment. I've had enough.” She said as she entered the living room

Her father, concerned for her well-being, still pleaded with her to reconsider and return home.

“Lisa, please, I understand you're upset, but going back home might be the best solution for now. Let's talk about it.” He said Sadly.

Lisa refused, tears streaming down her face as she poured her heart out to her father, explaining the mistreatment she had endured from George and his ex-fiancée.

“Dad, you don't understand how they've been treating me. It's unbearable. I can't go back there. I won't.” She said crying

Her father, wanting to convince her, tried to remind her that George would cancel the c
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