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Chapter 44

作者: Anie
last update 公開日: 2026-03-31 15:11:46

Estella’s pov

I heard the shots before I saw them .It wasn’t like the movies,it was louder and messy.I opened my eyes,the rush of my own blood in my ears drowned out the silence of my room.

I turned to pick up my phone but then realized Arman was miles away.I had to do something fast because I could hear the heavy footsteps ,they were getting close,whoever it was.

The deafening splintering of the front door shattered the quiet, followed by the heavy, synchronized thud of boots on hardwood
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