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Chapter 23: Damien’s Suggestion

Author: Lita
last update publish date: 2025-10-25 21:49:41

Aria (Zara’s Pov)

The ambulance left long ago but the sound continues to play in my head. This is one of the times I’ve been shaken to my core. I’m literally still shuddering as I remember Celeste’s body lying on the floor in front of my house as Adrian attempts to keep her awake. Her pulse was so weak and her body so pale that I feared for the worst.

I never knew there would be a time when I would struggle to type 911. My fingers were shaking so much as I tried to call an ambulance. It's a go
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