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Chapter 9: James Reconciles
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Chapter 9

Breaking the next day, James had already prepared breakfast for the family and he was also dressed up with a file in his hand as he went downstairs, pretending to go for another job hunting.

Grandma Aurora, on seeing him, stepping down, shot him a cold, dead gaze, “Where's he going again today?” She frowned and everyone who hadn't noticed James’ presence turned to look at him.

“Hehe, probably going out to disgrace himself again.” Amelia and Caleb said in unison, laughing mockingly.

“And is that not the same clothes he put on yesterday? Why is he putting them on again today?” Leonard chided in, clearly annoyed and honestly sick of James’ presence in the house.

James heard their taunting words but it was all meaningless to him at that point. Because his coming back to the house was going to be a huge shock to everyone.

“Good morning, everyone,” he said with a wide smile, “I'm going out, and the breakfast is already prepared. I'll be back in no time.” He announced
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