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"WITHIN OUR CONTROL"
Author: Poen Konnet
last update2023-07-12 22:26:24

Mrs William stood before Amelia, her eyes filled with a mix of astonishment and uncertainty.

For a moment, the room was enveloped in a heavy silence as the weight of their shared revelation settled upon them. Finally, Mrs William found her voice, but her words held a tone of reservation.

"Amelia," she began, her voice barely above a whisper, "I must admit, this is unexpected. I never imagined that you would be entitled to such a significant portion of the property."

Amelia regarded Mrs William with a mix of curiosity and concern. While she had hoped for a warm and welcoming reception from her birth family, Mrs William's response seemed guarded and distant. She felt a pang of disappointment, realizing that this new chapter in her life might not unfold as she had envisioned.

Mrs William composed herself, her gaze fixed upon Amelia. "You must understand, Amelia, that this property has been in our family for generations," she continued, her voice tinged with a hint of reservation. "It hol
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