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"If I told you Sofia Martinez was my ex-girlfriend, would you be angry?"

Mia thought about James' question and then she shook her head. "I wouldn't get mad."

James smiled warmly at her. "I'm sorry, Mia. I forgot to tell you this."

This was rather disappointing, though. However ,James' confession was enough for Mia to see it as an apology from him.

"I hope you'll be more honest with me in the future," Mia said. "You remember that we're husband and wife, don't you?"

James nodded. He gave Mia a faint smile. "I'll be more honest with you."

Sofia had finished her glass of drink. Maybe that's why her bladder felt full. She had to go to the restroom.

"I'll be back in a minute." She quickly excused herself and headed to the restroom.

Arnold apparently noticed Mia's move. He used this opportunity to approach his daughter to discuss their problem without worrying about being monitored by James.

[System: Small threat detection.]

Upon hearing the system alert, James quickly looked into it. The ne
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