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Chapter 16: Brandon

Penulis: Lorde Leopard
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-10-17 04:07:05

Lila’s POV

I found him later that afternoon near the training equipment shed, where he was helping another student return practice weapons to their racks. He looked tired, and he kept glancing toward the main building whenever someone passed nearby. I suspected he was worried about the investigation, which made him a more promising target than he would have been if he had remained confident about what he had witnessed.

"Brandon," I called, approaching him with a smile. "I've been looking for yo
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