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Chapter 23

Author: Chris HL
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For some reason, the tension in the room had completely dissipated the moment Nicolas picked me up in his arms. As he carried me, I felt the warmth of his body surrounding me, and I drifted off to sleep.

“I don’t think that’s the case!”

“You’re not the only one who knows things now!”

I woke up late at night to a heated argument right in my ears. Annie and Nicolas seemed to be debating something. I opened my eyes slightly, seeing Annie waving a record in front of the bed, while Nicolas sat at the foot of it, his back to me.

“This isn’t the best album” Nicolas countered.

“Actually, it is the best album” I forced myself to sit up and answered. “At least for me.”

“See?” Annie flashed a triumphant smile and skipped over to me. “The lyrics are much deeper. You sounded more inspired, Lisa.”

“Sorry, did we wake you?” Nicolas was no longer focused on the album debate. “We should’ve kept it down.”

“I was going to wake her up anyway.” Annie dashed out of the room and came back moments later with
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