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Chapter Forty-eight
“Because you’re still grounded, Jaxsen,” Sebastian said, keeping his tone as even as he could.
Jaxsen balled up his fists in anger, his nostrils flaring. “Well, I already said he could.” Fierce blue eyes locked onto Sebastian’s, following his gaze as he stood full height.
“Well, you, young man, do not run this house. I don’t care how smart you are, you are the child, I am the adult, and I say what goes, is that understood, Jaxsen?” Sebastian told him looking at the wayward child.
“Fine!” H
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