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Chapter 49: Casting Off Nadia
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ria’s POV
I went to meet my dad inhis room. He just returned from an outing with his friends after flyingback to India yesterday. Yeah, my dad has been away for over two years now. Hejust returned and promised to stay longer with me before going back. As for mymom, she hardly visits home anymore after establishing a beauty shop in the US.I visit her once a year, but I haven’t gone this year yet. I have lots of projects. I clicked the door open and saw himseated on a stool, in front of the desk.“Can I come in, Dad?” Iasked.“You are already in,aren’t you?” he said, looking at me.I chuckled and closed thedoor, walking close to him. “What are you doing?” I asked, standing beside himwith my arm slid around his shoulders.“I have some things tosort out. You know how long I have left, right?” he replied.“Hmm. Does that mean youare resuming work here?” I asked.“For the meantime, yes. Ihave toRelated chapters
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