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Chapter 132 Adrian Could Lose Weight
Author: Anderson José
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"Don't you feel that way?" Mark asked affectionately.

Briana softened her gaze, looking like a little girl waiting for her dad to return from work to hug him.

"No, Mark. I may seem naive, but I really felt like my dad was being sincere with me, just telling me what happened to him without any ulterior motive."

"I admire your faith in humanity, dear." Mark stroked her hair.

"And you, do you not have that faith?" Briana was intrigued to uncover another facet of her husband.

"Well, unfortunately, because of my past..." Mark chose his words carefully. "My life hasn't been easy."

"Are you referring to poverty?" Briana probed further, "I remember when we just got married, you went to your old apartment to get your things. It was a pretty rundown complex, if I may say."

Mark smiled. "Yes, I allow that. I have no issue with that. Anyway, let's keep an eye out, shall we?"

Briana crossed her arms. "The one who is really trying to behave out of her character is Grandma Althea. Yesterday,
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