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Naomi lowered her gaze, looking dejected.

Marcus, who was standing right beside her, noticed and comforted her immediately.

“Don’t worry, Naomi. We won’t accept someone from the countryside like her. How can she compare toyou?

“Chad and Mason said so themselves. No one would accept her in their circle. She’s nothing but ajoke.

Naomi’s head jerked up at that. “Marcus, don’t ever say that in front of Grandpa Fabian.”

“Great-Uncle Fabian is playing favorites.” Marcus pouted. “Was I wrong? I was just stating facts. If mygrandpa were in charge, he would never let that bumpkin into the family.”

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