Chapter 386
Author: Pen thinker
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There had been a pause on the other end of the line.

Then Raymond's voice, amused, teasing in a gentle way: "Well, if you want to stay forever, you should probably talk to your mom first. Get her permission. Then we can discuss it."

The teasing had made her laugh—genuine laughter, the kind that comes from affection rather than nervousness.

"Why not?" she had said, playing along. "Why wouldn't she give me permission? I'm an adult. I can make my own decisions. I'll talk to her, she'll understand,
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