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Chapter 54

Perfect Little Family

Elaine’s jaw tightened. “And what did you say?”

I told her no,” Charlotte said firmly, her voice unwavering. “I won’t leave. Never.”

Elaine sat down beside her, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Good. Don’t let her push you around. She’s just trying to scare you.”

Charlotte nodded, though her mind was still racing with Susan’s words. “She’s not going to win, Elaine. Not this time.”

“That Susan has guts… like can you imagine the trash she's spilling? Uh?” Elaine said, anger clearly written on her face.

“She thinks she can boss everyone, I wonder what she's even thinking…” Charlotte said, leaning on...