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LXXXI. What Path to War
Oneil and Gwyneth have thought about visiting Geovensia because they knew that Esssi was heading to her flat. But they didn’t imagine seeing them arguing. Gwyneth could only be impressed at how the two ladies tried to reconcile before things might get worse. They were all awkward still. But Geovensia proceeded to break the silence.
“Now I see why you resigned from Willoughby,” Gwyneth said. “So coach, how do you support yourself now given that you don’t have work anymore?
“I have a separation fee. And it is enough for aiding my startup.”
Gwyneth wanted to ask why did the two of them fight. But Oneil prevented her.
“Can I borrow Essi for a while?” Oneil asked.
Geovensia was amused at how Oneil pleaded. “So this is why you brought some food.”
“Gwyneth can also help you while Essi is not around. We just have some things to do.”
Essi didn’t join their conversation. But before she could protest, Oneil had already taken her away. She
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