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Chapter Forty-Five

I've Messed Up

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Noah

I had to use my phone's flashlight to guide me through the forest since it was late and dark out.

When I got to the opening and walked out to where the dock was, right away I noticed Tiffany. She was sitting with her legs crossed in her lap, staring out at the water.

I exhaled a deep breath to keep my posture and calm before slowly walking up the dock and going to the end where Tiffany sat.

The only light was from the moon along with a lamppost that was on the far left away from the dock so there wasn't much light out but enough to see the bare minimum you'd need to see.

"Everyone's looking for you, you know?" I said when I was standing a few feet behind her.

I saw Tiffany's body tense when she heard and recognized my voice. Her body then relaxed and she stayed silent, ignoring me.

My hands were starting to feel sweaty and clammy from the nervousness I felt. I took a seat beside her on the dock when she chose to not say anything to me.

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