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Chapter 742 Match-Fixing

Author: Fiona Sykes
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
"Should I go home?" Carissa wondered as she balled her fists, which were hidden in her long sleeves. She was hesitant.

On the one hand, she felt conflicted after learning from Gina that her parents watched her competitions. It made her want to go home at once and confront her parents. She wanted their approval.

On the other hand, Carissa felt terrified. She feared her parents would react coldly toward her like always. She was worried that Gina had only said those things out of politeness and to flatter her since they were neighbors.

Yet, it had already been two, almost three years since she went home.

Carissa also seldom answered their calls.

Deep down, she wanted to go and see them.

Carissa pursed her lips, inhaled deeply, and snapped out of her thoughts. Then, she looked at Rebecca to say, "Thanks, Rebecca, but it's too late. My parents usually sleep around this time. It'll be inconvenient if I go home now. I'll visit tomorrow instead. Can I hitch a ride back to the hotel with
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