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Chapter 189

Author: Alexandra Mondragon
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Finally, after like the end of the world, William and his wife got back home. The heavy feeling of the day seemed to hang heavy on his shoulders. He sank onto the sofa, feeling drained and stressed from the encounter with Lucas Davis and his mother.

“Ahh! So tired!” He complained while massaging his neck.

His wife watched him closely, her expression unreadable. "So, have you decided, William?" she asked, her voice tense.

He rubbed his temples, feeling the beginnings of a headache. "I can't decide yet, Cindy. We just got home, please, not now." he replied, his tone weary.

Cindy's face tightened at his response. She, too, was exhausted, but she knew they needed to make a decision soon. "I'm exhausted too! It's Not just you! But you need to decide soon. If you manage to sign the deal with Lucas Davis, then your mother will let you support your long-lost children," she reminded him, pretending to care for his children.

"I know that, Cindy!" William snapped, his patience wearing thin. "But
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