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Chapter 42

Author: Melanie Paulson
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The Andersons were itching to punch Deborah for the idiocy she had just spouted. They had none of that money left… In three days? They would never be able to gather the nearly $800,000 they had borrowed over the three years of marriage. The twins' plan was in shambles; they had intended to force the mute girl back home to steal her money, believing they deserved it as the beloved children of their parents.

Caroline watched their faces intently, smirking as she discerned their obvious thoughts.

“So… why did you come over? I doubt it’s to talk to Deborah,” Caroline commented.

“Well, believe it or not, we do want to talk to her,” Cassandra insisted.

“That’s right, we’re very worried about my big sister,” Ernest added.

“Actually, we wanted to tell you that if you want, you can come back home, Debbie,” Vanessa said, trying to sound kind and understanding.

[Oh really? And why would you want me back home?]

“Deborah, come on, stop joking. We’re your family, and we’re worried abou
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Shenece
I believe they stated that they were abroad earlier on the book
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Sisi
Wow that’s so interesting , her in-laws are there but where was the father and the son with all the abuse that has happened to her
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