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CHAPTER 136. A Difficult Solution
CHAPTER 136. A Difficult Solution"Do that... I can't have any doubts, Gazca, not a single one," he murmured.He hung up the call and ran his hands through his hair, unaware that Andrea was watching him from a corner of the hallway, worried because she knew this would be one of the most difficult obstacles for both of them to overcome.They got ready in silence that morning and took Adriana to Nikola. The grandfather was improving a lot and might be able to come home in a couple of weeks. While Andrea chatted with him and played with the baby, Zack took some time with his mother to tell her everything that had happened."In a way, I’m relieved that your sisters have become more human," Luana stated. "And regarding everything else, I can only say that I’m proud of you, son. You did what you had to do, and no matter how hard it is, you will get through it. Now please tell me you're going to stay here for a good while."Zack looked up, and she was glad to see his eyes shining with more c
CHAPTER 137. Everything will pass
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CHAPTER 138. A Ghost Lurking
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CHAPTER 139. “You’re leaving?”
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CHAPTER 140. …With a different look
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CHAPTER 141. As long as I can
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CHAPTER 142. The Best and the Worst
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