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114. The Corrupt Father In-law
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Chapter One Hundred And Fourteen

As she sat on the couch in her living room, Anastasia reached for her phone and dialed the number of her longtime friend, Josh . He picked up after a few rings, and she heard the sound of his voice on the other end, warm and familiar.

"Hey, Anastasia. How's it going?" he said.

Anastasia couldn't help but smile at the sound of his voice, but she quickly reminded herself that she was engaged to marry someone else.

"I'm good, Josh ," she replied. "Just catching up on some work and trying to get everything ready for the wedding."

"Right, the wedding," Josh said, his tone somewhat melancholy.

Anastasia could sense the sadness in his voice, and it made her heart ache. She had known Josh for years and had always enjoyed his company, but she had never felt the same way about him as he did for her.

"You know, Anastasia" Josh said, "I just wanted to say that I'm happy for you. I know you've found someone who makes you happy, and that's all that really mat
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