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Chapter 9

Author: Mizuki Sei
If one could turn back time, Stefan was willing to risk everything to return to that night three months ago.

That night, on the streets of Newrest, the two brothers were assaulted as they were chatting about the family’s future. Tristan had selflessly protected Stefan using his body and took a bullet for him.

Moments before his death, Tristan mentioned that he had a girlfriend who he loved deeply, Briar Desrosiers. Moreover, Briar had just conceived their child.

“Marry Briar and live on in my stead. Please… give them a complete family.”

Stefan couldn’t possibly forget how his brother’s bloody hands held onto him, begging him with despair consuming him whole.

Stefan would surely push his brother away if he could turn back time, as it would have been better if he had died instead.

Hearing his answer, Briar continued with her pitiful act nonetheless. “Not only have you upset your father for me and the baby’s sake, but you’ve also hurt Ms. Everheart in the process! I feel really ba
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Dreama Heckert
Would say its not making much logic
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Bill Smith
This is a silly story in line. The older brothers lover. All she had to do was come forward and say that she had his child. She would have been treated like a queen in the family. She would have been considered his widow and the child that direct hair. Why would they make it so complicated.
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Yuck is right... Wouldn't surprise me if the child was someone else's
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