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Chapter 682 You Don’t Want to Mess with Vicente
Author: Anderson José
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Vanda was in her room examining hangers and outfit options for the book signing.

“What dress do you think I should wear, girls?” she asked Cindy and Patricia. “Or do you think I should go for something more professional?”

“Mom, I think you should wear a dress, but nothing too formal,” Patricia said, selecting a hanger.

Cindy echoed Patty’s opinion. “Exactly. After all, you’ll be sitting for most of the event signing books. Your outfit won’t be the center of attention.”

“That’s true. The real star is my book,” Vanda said, taking the hanger from Patricia. “I’ll try this one. Wait here for me.”

Vanda went into the bathroom.

Cindy looked at Patricia. “Excited, future sister-in-law?”

Patricia suddenly became serious.

“Did I say something wrong?” Cindy asked.

“No...” Patricia gave a faint smile. “I just remembered Mom’s first book signing. That was when Ron found out I had my first time with Matt at the same party where he announced his engagement to you.”

Cindy was taken aback by the revel
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