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Chapter 105: The bright side
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Glory TinaThanks for reading. The proposal was a success along with the grand opening, but Jayden news stole the joy of the moment away. What do you think? Please leave your comment. Thank you for the many votes I got yesterday I appreciate. I really thought this book won't do well if I'm honest, I got some very discouraging remarks from other people that tore away my hopes, but thank you guys for sticking around and every comment is appreciated <3
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