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Chapter 5

Author: Bagel
The other end of the line was silent for a second.

Then the operator's voice turned serious.

"Please stay safe and avoid any further physical contact. Officers will be there shortly."

I hung up the phone. No one in the restroom made a sound.

Jessica, who was just arrogantly laughing at me, was now pale with fright. She huddled in a corner with her head down.

Conrad was the first to snap back to reality.

He strode up to me, dropping his voice to a harsh whisper. "Celine, are you crazy? Do you kno
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