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Chapter 14

Author: 193Strongman
Audrey's tears fell instantly.

The painful memories she'd tried so hard to bury came rushing back. Whenever she closed her eyes, she could still see that day at Sunspire Memorial Park.

The packed crowd.

The man's twisted face.

The flames.

A hand covered her eyes, plunging her world into darkness.

"Don't think about it. Look ahead."

Miles's voice was low, carrying a calm that somehow eased the pain inside her.

Audrey nodded.

She got to her feet. "It's getting late. I should head home."

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