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Chapter 48: The Trap Was Set

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RONALD

A sharp jolt hit my body, like a static snap and my eyes fluttered open.

Kyla was leaning over me, gripping my arm with one hand, her brows furrowed. “Are you okay?”

I blinked slowly. My head felt light, like I had been drowning. My limbs tingled faintly.

“Yeah,” I mumbled, trying to gather myself. “Yeah, I’m okay.”

She didn’t look convinced. “Are you sure? I can drive you to a hospital.”

I rubbed my forehead, then leaned back into the seat and exhaled deeply. “No, I’m fine. Just… dizzy.
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