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Author: Perry will
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-09 16:30:02

The words her grandson just said to her felt strange to her ears, after the death of his mother, she lost hope of Carter's ever-bearing great-grandchildren for her.

But he was here talking about a baby. She wasn't sure if she should be happy or sad for Audrey.

But he was her family and she had to protect what was his.

“ Why allow her to come here, she should stay outside the country, and after the baby is born, we come to a settlement, and she goes her way, that way Audrey will be left with no choice but to accept ”.

“ But Chloe is insisting on staying at the family house, besides I think it is a good idea, that way you can monitor all her activities ”.

“ What if Audrey comes here unexpectedly? ”.

“ She won't, she is always busy with work ”.

“ You are certain? ”.

“ I will try my best on that end, you just have to help look after her until she delivers ”.

“ That won't be a problem, I just hope that Audrey can accept the news when she finds out, she's a nice girl, and have grown fond
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