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Chapter 22 Jack’s dissatisfaction

Author: BELLA
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-20 14:15:50

It was already dusk when Natasha arrived at her uncle’s house. Brandon was a bit surprised to see them coming all of a sudden. He welcomed them warmly.

"Hey, little champ. Did you miss me?" He lifted Jack into his arms.

"Um, a bit."

Brandon burst out laughing. "I miss you a lot. I wish you two would stay with us."

"We are going to have a big house soon. You can go there and stay with us." Jack would never have stayed here if his mother had not insisted on it. He was unhappy. But he managed to grin.

"Hahaha…" Brandon laughed loudly. "Of course." He gave Natasha a quizzical look. "Did you get a role?" He asked, putting Jack on his feet.

"Hmm…" Natasha nodded. "They selected me for the lead role."

"Oh…" Brandon nodded as he realized what Jack meant when he said they were moving into a bigger house. Since Natasha was selected as a heroine, her financial problems would be solved. She would be able to buy a house.

"It’s… it’s amazing." Brandon smiled, but his smile didn’t reach his eyes.

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