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Chapter 71 Face Masks

Author: Candy Cola
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-06 05:40:33
They arrived at the Anthony mansion after 1 pm. Her father-in-law was so happy to see them; he kissed his daughter in love in both cheeks.

“Dad, I was upset today, women were ogling at my husband, and I’m going to buy a face mask to hide his face. I dragged him to the jewelry shop to buy him a wedding ring.”

Her father-in-law beamed and said, “Well done my daughter in love, Mark let me see the ring.” Mark smiled and showed his father his ring. His father smiled brightly and said, “Nice ring, my daughter in love.”

Jonathan volunteered and said, “I will buy two face masks for my handsome brother and my beautiful sister-in-law.”

Victoria was dumbfounded; there was no need for two masks. “I don’t need a face mask; nobody wants to steal me from your brother.”

Jonathan opened his WeChat, and he showed his sister-in-law her photo that was taken by his friends, “You are trending my sister-in-law, and big brother please hide her.”

Victoria was dumbfounded, when did they took her photo, she look
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