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66: Manipulation Gone Wrong

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last update Last Updated: 2024-10-14 23:36:20

Margot was quite amazed when her mother-in-law and her husband’s mistress stayed longer outside the door than she expected. She was done changing into comfortable clothes and preparing dinner while the two remained, banging on her door. She tried not to but ended up calling the cops on them. Luckily for them, they left before the cops arrived.

“I’m back. Did something happen?” Rosaline asked when she walked into the living room to find Margot in a daze.

“Oh, you’re here. How’s the first day of the internship?” Margot smiled, wiping the frown off her face. She patted the space next to her, letting Rosaline sit.

“It’s fine, I guess. I think I can do it,” Rosaline replied, sounding confident.

Margot didn’t think of befriending Rosaline at first. But she was glad they were able to get to know more each other. She was surprised to find out how interesting the young lady was.

“By the way, did my mother come here? I’ve seen her texts on my way home. She seemed upset,” Rosaline mumbled, her v
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