“I know this is hard.

” I analyzed our situation objectively.

“We both know that Zoe was abandoned by her father.

Maybe after she heard that you wanted to be a part of your daughter’s life, she would think that you’re a responsible man and like you even more.

Harlan was rendered speechless.

Without saying anything, he simply rubbed his temples in distress.

I could tell that he was in a dilemma.

The more lies I told, the more serious the consequences of being found out.

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And the longer we stayed here, the higher the chance that we’d be exposed.

Given what just happened, I was afraid that there would be more slip-ups, so I didn’t even dare to go see Elena that weekend.

I could only FaceTime with her from home.

Elena had caught a cold.

She coughed and had a runny nose when we spoke over the phone.

Worried, I asked Anna, “Have you taken her to a doctor?”

Anna reassured me, “There’s no need.

It’s just a regular flu.

Plenty of kids at the kindergarten caught the bug.

Don’t worry.

I’ll take good care of her.

In fact, I’ve already bought some medicine for her.

Elena was a good girl.

At the mention of bitter medicines, she bravely told me that she would listen to Anna and take her medicine.

I smiled in relief.

“Mommy, please visit me soon.

I miss you very much.

Ny daughter’s nose was red and clogged, and her voice sounded a little funny.

She looked so pitiful.

I felt so guilty, so I promised her, “Next time, I will bring you your favorite strawberry cake.

“Yay!” Elena’s eyes Lit up happily.

At that moment, she didn’t look as iu.

But since I knew that she wasn’t feeling well, I asked her to go to bed early.

After hanging up on her reluctantly, I received a call from Caleb.

“Debra, when are you free?”

As soon as I answered the phone, I heard Caleb’s voice-and he did not sound happy.

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Debra’s POV:

I felt a twinge of confusion creeping in.

Did someone irritate Caleb again?

“What’s wrong? What’s troubling you?” I asked.

In a deep voice, Caleb responded, “It’s time for you to fulfill the condition for which I assisted you in deceiving Adam.

“Very well,” I replied, agreeing to fulfill the condition.

“How do you want me to fulfill it?”

Caleb didn’t provide a direct answer but simply uttered in a cold tone,

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