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Chapter 199 Don't move

Author: Artemis Z.Y.
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Mia's POV

I stared at the photograph, my brain struggling to process what I was seeing. The woman in the picture looked exactly like Diana Porter. But the timeline didn't make sense. If Diana Porter had only given birth to a daughter, how could she be the mother of Nate and his brother?

"Yiayia," I began hesitantly, "did Thea ever use another name? Perhaps for work or... before she married?"

Yiayia tilted her head, considering the question. "No, always Thea. Short for Dorothea." She smiled fondly at the photograph. "My beautiful Dorothea."

Not Diana, then.

I thought about how to say this." Yiayia, did Thea ever mention having a sister?Yiayia's eyes narrowed slightly. I added, "You may not believe it, but I've seen someone who looks exactly like Thea. Someone from many years ago. "

Yiayia's weathered hands stilled on the table. She studied my face intently, and her shoulders relaxed slightly.

She reached out and stroked my cheek gently, her palm warm against my skin. "You have honest e
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Author lead us to believe her home is under 24/7 surveillance and Kyle’s men are watching her like a hawk. And yet, she managed to leave her home ALONE with not one guard or security alerted. Are we that easily fooled???
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