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Fabian’s fingers clenched tightly around his dragon-headed cane as he listened to what Shane had tosay.@@novelbin@@

Unaware that he had already offended Fabian, Shane continued, “Dad, I’ve talked to Marie and weboth agreed that it’s unfair for Naomi to be

put in such an awkward position in our family.

“I was thinking of bringing forward the family meeting so we could. officially adopt Naomi in front of ourrelatives. What do you say, Dad?”

“No.” The cane nearly snapped in Fabian’s grip as he narrowed his eyes. “Did you forget about yourbiological daughter?”