{"id":14023,"date":"2025-09-20T13:59:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=14023"},"modified":"2025-09-20T13:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:59:24","slug":"14023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=14023","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Janet attempted to argue, but Michael was resolute. \u201cPack your things, Janet. I want you out of this house by tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Janet\u2019s face turned crimson with anger and embarrassment, but she knew better than to argue further. She left the room, muttering under her breath, as Michael turned his full attention to Sophie.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s get you cleaned up, sweetheart,\u201d he said softly, lifting her into his arms. 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