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Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76 Feeling Down 

Don’t you love farce? My fault, I fear. I thought that you’d want what I want. Sorry, my dear! But where are the clowns? Send in the clowns” 

Alright. Stop singing.” Alex flicked his wrist, stopping Jessica from continuing

He was afraid that he would lose control over his emotions if she kept singing

Is it because I sang it terribly?Jessica quietly asked

No, you were good. Really. Maybe I should bring you to a bar to sing in the future,Alex said as he shook his head

Jessica’s eyes lit up, but when she noticed that Alex still seemed upset, she 

hid her joyous expression away from his eyes

Okay. I’m free any day.Jessica nodded

Okay. Please take your leave.Alex waved, gesturing for her to leave. He wanted to collect his thoughts on his own

Mr. Jefferson, about Heather and you earlierJessica was curious about Heather and Alex’s conversation

She was sure that Alex must not have told Heather about his identity. Otherwise, he would not be holding onto a clown’s mask

I’m asking you to leave! Didn’t you hear me?Alex scowled as he roared

Jessica’s heart skipped a beat as fear and sorrow climbed onto her face

I’ll be taking my leave,she murmured before quietly retreating from the office

Alex spared the mask another glance before he kept it in his drawer

He then stood up to walk to the windows and lit his cigarette. Slowly, he 

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Chapter 76 Feeling Down 

breathed out a puff of smoke, and it was as if he had breathed out his frustrations

Don’t you love farce? My fault, I fear. I thought that you’d want what I want. Sorry, my dear! But where are the clowns? Send in the clowns… 

As he stared at the scenery, he could not help but think about the song from earlier

Around four in the evening, Alex went out to pick Stanley up

He did not show Stanley how upset he was as he chatted merrily with hist 

son

However, after reaching home, he did not enter the kitchen to cook as usual

When Carmen returned and notice the lack of dinner preparations, she opened her mouth, about to reprimand him

Right then, Alex’s phone rang. It was from his old classmate, Dylan

Alex, come out for a drink. I haven’t thanked you properly for what happened last time,Dylan babbled

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