Chapter 97
Author: De Castro
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“What are your reasons for telling me, Mariana? We agreed to leave Becca out of all these!” Gregory roared over the phone. Finding out that Becca has gotten some clue of what's going on took his marriage to a different turn.

Mariana scoffed, trying not to fight back her anger. “You think I wanted her to know? No, I don't. Everything didn't work as I planned it. Becca wasn't supposed to come to me. She fucking threatened me, what do you expect me to do? Let her get to me first huh?” Mariana inquired, and Gregory held his forehead, a sign of his confused state.

“That's why she's angry. You know what? Goodbye, Mariana. You've caused enough damage for today!” He yelled and ended the call immediately.

He walked into the room, darting his eyes around. His gaze fell on a picture of his wedding day with Becca. She looked like a goddess under the morning sunlight, as her beauty radiated.

He shook his head and walked out of the room, knowing things woul
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