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Chapter 60: Attorney

Author: celestialhope
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-31 10:42:59

"Isabella, I really need to go back quickly at the mansion. I just pass by here since you said you really need to talk to me and Dalia. This vegetables needed for the stew that Madam Cynthia's requested," Rose explained. Isabella then give her a chair and they both sat across from each other.

"Rose, thank you for coming. I know that you and Dalia are also busy. And... I really owe you this one," she said with a sincere voice.

"We already told you, Isabella. We are willing to help you as long as we can. What's really going on?" Rose asked concernedly.

" I... I need to ask, do you know if Mateo really signed those divorce papers while I was gone?" her voice shaking. Rose didn't expect that question, so it took her awhile to process it.

"Divorce papers?" Isabella nodded, contrary to Rose' shaking of head as clasped tightly in front of Isabella.

"Isabella, I wish I could help, but I honestly don't know anything about the divorce papers. Mateo rarely discusses personal matters, espe
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