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CHAPTER 20

Penulis: Hadesta Sage
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-30 04:27:04

Olivia pov

I stared at him for a long moment, folding my arms across my chest like a human shield.

“Sit,” he repeated, tone flat like he didn’t have time for my usual sass.

So I did. I dropped onto the couch with enough flair to make a statement, but not enough to look like I cared. Because I didn’t. Obviously.

The doctor—a quiet man in a tailored navy suit with the bedside manner of a filing cabinet—came in moments later, barely sparing me a glance before pulling out his little black bag. He poked, prodded, checked my pulse, and asked if I’d been dizzy. I almost said only when Luciano speaks, but I bit my tongue. Barely.

“She’s fine,” the doctor announced like I was a toaster he’d just tested.

“No thanks to you,” I muttered, eyes locked on Luciano.

He ignored me. Again. The man was fluent in selective hearing.

Once the doctor left, Luciano stood, slow and measured. “Get dressed. Something decent.”

I blinked. “Excuse me?”

“We’re going out tonight. Club Verde. Be ready in an
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