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Chapter 7 Need a ride?

Author: Xana Matthews
last update publish date: 2026-10-09 05:44:11

Clara

I stood under the scorching sun in the hospital’s parking lot, long after the tests were over, my phone clutched tightly in one hand.

“Need a ride?” A cab driver stopped in front of me. “I can take you anywhere within the city for 10 to 30 bucks while outside the city starts from 60 bucks.” His gaze trailed down my body slowly, intently and a shiver raced down my spine. “But you look like you’ve been through it so I’ll give you a discount, for a small favor of course.”

I stepped back, pul
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