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Chapter 33 Riding on Our Coattails
Author: Ray Ellis
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"I need to discuss something with you, Marcus … I want to move into Hingbrook Hills." Vivian hesitantly mentioned it to get Marcus' opinion. Lisa had been nagging her to move houses these past few days, so she had no choice but to agree.

Marcus smiled while replying, "Sure, I can't wait to experience the high life in a luxury house!"

"Oh. Good to hear that," Vivian snapped and felt disappointed in him. At first, she worried that moving into a luxury villa would wound his pride. Yet, she never imagined that he wouldn't mind it at all.

"Perhaps he doesn't have any dignity. Then again, he might not care about me one bit," Vivian mused while shaking her head. A dull ache spread in her chest at that thought.

Early the next day, Marcus and the others began packing their belongings.

Brenda had also rushed back to help, but for some reason, she seemed pale and behaved clumsily as if her mind was elsewhere.

Concerned by the former's odd behavior, Vivian asked, "Are you feeling unwell,
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