Chapter 148 - Chapter 147

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((( CLAIRE )))

"We're here."

It felt like an announcement of a death sentence.

"Ok Claire," Dennise's face was more serious.

"Act along. Zhio will kill us if we fail at this."

Amy went out at the honking of our car.  

She's put on some weight and her baby bump was more evident than the last time I noticed.

She saw me first.

"You're early," Amy said with blithe concern.

Early? I've been missing from our house for almost a month! They should look worried, shouldn't they?

"Your sister?" Dennise turned to me.

"Gosh, you knew her sis?" Amy squealed.

She was fangirling at Dennise.

"Yeah. Your sister didn't tell you? How bad."

I just nodded.

"Let's come in. This preg- I mean were tired from the long drive!" Dennise spoke again.

Dennise went inside first and my sister trailed beside me.  

Amy nudged my arm with her elbow,

"Wow. I can't believe I'm seeing Dennise in person."

I bobbed my head weakly at her.

"Did you hear what Dexter did?" Amy asked again.

"Yes. I'm glad he's using his strength for good things."

I sat at the sofa.

The house looked the same. But I kinda missed it.

"Derick said you'll be back next month…"

Nadine's voice came from upstairs. She descended to meet us.

What?

"Hello," Dennise greeted her.

"Who is she? Where's Derick?" Nadine's gaze probed at me.

"Didn't you know her? She's the vocalist of Digital Band!"

It was Amy.

"I don't care. Where's Derick?"

Dennise cursed under her breath.

"Claire broke up with him."

Nadine suddenly sat down when she heard that. I turned at Dennise as Nadine gave me sharp gazes.

"What does this mean Clarita?"

"Simple," Dennise butted in again.

"They fell out of love."

Dennise and Nadine exchanged hostile gazes.

"Truth is…Derick wasn't the person who really helped us," I spoke.

"He used that excuse to make Claire his girlfriend."

I shook my head at Dennise.

"He didn't lie. I just mistook him for it."

Dennise stretched her arms.

"It was in fact the Hope Foundation that helped you guys."

Dexter's voice suddenly boomed in the distance.

"I knew that bastard was up for no good. I'll punch him in the face if I see him again."

Dennise sneered.

"Really?"

"You!?"

Dexter seemed to recognize her.

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