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Chapter 647 A Proposal for Jackson
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Patricia arrived home wanting to rest after yet another hectic day, but she had to face the curiosity of her future sister-in-law, who was acting more like a journalist than a friend.

“Cindy, I don’t know if you’re just curious or if you think you’re going to land an exclusive.” That was Patricia’s response.

Cindy tried to rectify the awkward situation. “Um... OK, I guess I was a bit abrupt—”

“You were like a bulldozer coming at me!” Patricia commented, glancing at the stairs. “Are our parents here?”

“They’re upstairs. The maid is taking care of dinner,” Jackson replied.

“If you don’t want to talk, Patty...” Cindy persisted.

“I don’t know if I CAN talk, Cindy.” Patricia pursed her lips. “It’s not exactly a topic we discuss over dinner. We’re dealing with dangerous information about a dangerous subject.”

“My dear, there are journalists covering wars, right in the crossfire.” Cindy thumped her chest. “We have to face these dangers for the sake of information. The public has the r
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