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ht, Mr

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me, sir... are these really the rules for

onths. Besides, I'm paying you a huge sum and helping you pa

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s all, I'll be tak

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to, and I'm prepared for it," Anna said confidently.

muttered with a small smile

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al where her dad was admitted, counting her step

ing to grab Anna's hand. "Where have you been since

my batte

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ng here, Felix?"

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show up whenever you like. I don't want my dad knowing this marriage is a cont

lk so fast. Listen, I'm not her

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lix," An

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hot coffee. "Thank you, be

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sighed in relief

u have to settle the hospital bill before the third week of next

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. I'm trying my best.

I'll support you wit

heek as she hugged Zendaya.

my baby girl. A

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rest. I'll stay with my dad tonight. H

nk I'll let you leave without tell

m stressed. I nee

when you returned. And here you are. Spill

lost my job because of Dad's accident

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I can't let you do this. This is your f

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off with his money. Since then, no one's seen him with another w

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