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Chapter 48: Carl Arrested.
Author: Victorex
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She did not believe Camila at first until when she heard some sirens blaring outside the residence and car door clink open.

Firstly she was puzzled. On that expression she spread her chins and chuckled, thinking it was a playful joke.

"Stop it baby, that lowlife cannot possibly be alive by now," she says with a look of disbelief.

Trying not to leave any suspicions on her, she added; "He would probably have starved to death being alone."

Of course she knows his father is dead because she killed him but the rest of the family are yet to know.

Vivian gave a caustic smile.

Camila continued to complain; "This is not a joke Mum. He just showed up all of a sudden after several weeks. We need to call Dad!" Her face still was tensed and relentlessly showing seriousness in her attitude.

Vincenta look into her beautiful daughter's eyes and read through her expression. Her heart started to get nervous if not more.

"Is she serious? Seems serious, but how? There is no way Carl would be abl
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