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Chapter 13

Author: October Fate
"Gerald!"

Elise's eyes snapped wide open.

It was only when she saw the fluorescent light shining overhead as well as the office computer in front of her that she realized she was dreaming.

She had been in West Rofland for almost two weeks by now.

Though she promised herself she would move on from Gerald for good, she ended up dreaming of him again during her lunch break.

She dreamt of him covered in blood and unconscious. She decided to close her eyes and take a deep breath to calm down.

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