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Chapter Twenty: Needing more than Courage

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Alessia's POV

It took all the strength in me to get my legs to move. I passed through a few nurses and doctors, ignoring their greetings.

The last thing I needed was to talk to anyone. I couldn't even summon the courage to head to the Chairman's office again. Not after the threat Damiano made.

I was about to head into the office when someone called out my name, but I ignored the call. Suddenly, a hand grabbed me by the hand, making me turn around.

"Are you okay?" Marcello asked, pulling my attention.

I was confused at first, before finally nodding. "Yes, I'm fine."

"Are you sure?" He asked, concern lacing each word he said. "Because you look like you just saw a ghost."

"Or something close to it," I whispered, looking away.

"You said what?"

"I mean... I'm good. You don't have to worry about me," I lied, not wanting to bother him or anyone.

I had to admit, Damiano was kind of like a ghost, or a demon, one created to make me miserable. Besides, if I told anyone else, who knew what Dam
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