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Chapter 44 Dumb Cindy Doesn’t Put 2 + 2 Together
Author: Anderson José
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Cindy finally decides to return to civilized mode and asks the visitor who he is.

“Ehr... Excuse me, sir, but do I know you?”

“Oh, sorry... No, you don’t know me, but you must know my sister who is in there.”

Cindy is torn between pleasure and disgust. Is this hot hunk her rival’s brother?

Patricia seems to have recognized the voice, as it appeared in the foyer. “JACKSON! What the hell are you doing here?”

“Hi, sis. I needed to know if you were going to be okay. Sorry, but I followed you.” Jackson speaks in a brotherly, protective tone.

Cindy licks her lips when she feels Jackson’s loving and protective aura.

Patricia, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to appreciate her brother. “You didn’t have to do that. I’m fine.”

“I didn’t think so. I heard shouting and insults outside. I decided to go in to stop you girls from ending up fighting.”

“Thank you very much for your concern, sir...?” Cindy holds out her hand.

“Jackson Borges.” Jackson greets the owner of the house with a kind smile.

“Mr
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