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Chapter 21: Mamma Mia
Jovie's POV
"Wait...so my dad is my real dad...and you and him." I held my pounding head. "What the fuck is happening right now?"
"Let me explain, Jovie." Nala (Mom?!) said.
"I can't breathe!" I exclaimed.
Reno hugged me tightly before putting his hands on my face. "Hey baby, it's okay. You're okay. I mean you're like half an orphan, but you're okay."
I couldn't help but smile. How did he always know the right thing to say? "So will they write half a musical about me and my struggles? Give my character red hair."
"Little Half Orphan Jovie does have a nice ring to it." Reno smiled. "Now we're going to sit down and let her explain, okay?"
I nod
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