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Chapter 16 – The Call

作者: vancleefer
last update 公開日: 2025-11-11 00:54:39

Cassia's pov

Cassia wiped her face one more time and pushed herself off the floor.

She caught her reflection in the mirror by the door and made a strangled sound. She had red eyes, swollen cheeks. She didn't look good.

Cassia sighed and looked away.

Elara. She needed to check on Elara.

She smoothed her hair back, splashed cold water on her face in the bathroom, and headed downstairs. The hotel suite had a small living area where she'd left her daughter earlier with the iPad and headphones.

Ela
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