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Fireworks of Reflection

Author: Titi Love
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-26 16:17:31

Meanwhile, Roxanne was getting impatient after waiting for a long time with Archie and Estella.

However, she had no choice but to wait in distress because she was worried about Archie and Estella whenever she recalled Lucian’s words.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated.

Roxanne frowned and instantly picked up the call without hesitation.

“We found Benny. He’s watching the band’s performance. I’ve already instructed someone to keep an eye on him. Come over.” Lucian’s deep voice sounded.

Roxanne felt relieved after hearing that. She immediately expressed her gratitude. “Thank you. I’ll be there immediately.”

On the other end of the line, Lucian grunted in response before hanging up the call and hurrying to Benny’s location first.

“Have they found Benny?” Archie asked carefully after taking in his mother’s expression.

Roxanne nodded slightly and flashed a rea*suring smile at him.

Archie appeared more agitated than his mother. “Let’s hurry up and find Benny! He’s alone. He must be scared out of
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Milagros Montanez
I think this story is good, I need to know more about the children and when and how Roxanne will ever know the truth about Essie .
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