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Veronica tried to close her eyes. She wanted to share what had been bothering her for a while, but Frans seemed so distraught this evening. She didn't want to add to his burdens, so for now, she chose to remain silent.

As soon as Veronica fell asleep, Frans got up to clean himself. He wanted to cook something for his wife.

Meanwhile, Bianca stood with folded arms, smiling sweetly at the middle-aged woman in front of her. Occasionally, she glanced at Arinda, who was sitting and fiddling with her nails.

"Do you know this girl?" Reni asked Bianca.

"I do! In fact, I know her very well. She's my college friend. We're even in the same class, Aunt. I have a plan to make this plain-looking girl disappear from Mr. Frans's life."

Reni raised an eyebrow. "Is that so?"

"Yes, it's true! I've carefully devised a plan. And luckily, today she didn't attend classes. Maybe she's sick, as I noticed her face has been a bit pale lately. Ah, or maybe she's already pregnant with Mr. Frans's child. Auntie wo