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Chapter 17
"Ask, "Why is this so unbearable? Why can't I endure it?" You'll be embarassed to answer."
-Marcus Aurelius-
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Vian had only recently recovered from the accident which wounded her feet and she already had to move on and take care of the event organizing of her grandmother’s birthday and supervised everything to ensure they would be ready on time, it included visiting the hotel where the party would be held in the afternoon to check in with the event organizer staff and the chefs as well. Although she still had to use a crutch to help her walking since the feet still hurt sometimes but for the majority she was already able to walk on her own. Of course, she was not alone, Adonis had assigned a staff to watch over her and help her in case she needed any help with walking but so far she had no complaint.
She was checking in with the hotel manager when suddenly she heard a familiar voice from behind. She sighed in annoyance b
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