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Chapter 74 - Not Close Enough

Author: AliceLin
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-26 07:57:33

Amora, who had just arrived at her house, was shocked to see the chaos. She had to push through the crowd surrounding her yard.

She was truly stunned when she saw all her personal belongings outside. Especially when she saw Regis Lorenzo gripping a stranger's neck, she immediately shouted at him.

"Mom!"

Rayden broke free from Alicia's embrace when he saw his mother. He ran towards her and hugged her tightly around the waist.

Seeing Amora, Alicia, standing amid the chaos, turned away. 'Wh-why is she here?'

Alicia hadn't expected to meet the woman from the department store here.

'What did that kid call her? Mom? So she... is his mother?' Alicia thought, her face shocked.

Worried that Amora might recognize her, Alicia quickly looked for a place to hide so Amora wouldn't see her.

Finally, Alicia stood behind a large tree trunk beside the yard. She wanted to return to the car, but the crowd blocked her.

Alicia peeked from behind the tree, her brow furrowing as she watched Rayden and Amora
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