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Chapter 144 You Bring Joy In My Heart

Author: Candy Cola
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-03 04:36:26

Shortly Mark arrived at the Anthony mansion, his father was so happy to see them. He hugged his son and kissed his daughter in love and said, “Every time I see you my children you bring joy in my heart. I love you so much.”

They were so touched that they hugged him. Mark looked at his father and said, “I love you more Dad, having you in my life is a blessing. Every minute I spend with you I learn new things.”

His father smiled brightly at his son and replied, “I thank the Lord every day for blessing me with a son like you and for blessing the Anthony family with a kind-hearted daughter in love like my daughter in love. You are so special to me.”

They had tears in their eyes. Then Mark excused himself and took his wife to their bedroom for a nap. He held her in his arms, and shortly Victoria fell asleep. Mark left the bedroom to join his father in the living room.

He sat on the sofa, smiled at his father, and asked, “Where is my brother?” His father replied, “he went to visit his mothe
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