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Chapter 101

Author: Skylar
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ANA

Lying on the floor as I struggle to keep my eyes open.

My head hurts so much.

I’m cold.

Through blurring vision, I see Paula crying.

The other’s just stare at one spots, no life on their faces.

I was so close to escaping.

That might’ve been my only chance.

I feel a needle pick my skin, and seconds later, my pain starts to fade.

No.

I’d rather take the pain.

I blink and blink as the drugs run through my system.

Time warps, and everything feels upside down.

My mind starts wobbling until it feels like I’m floating.

When it looks like the beds are moving across the floor before jerking back into position, I frown because it’s weird.

Something crawls over me, and I try to rub it off, but moving is difficult as if I’m restrained.

I’m tied up again.

No!

I struggle, but I can’t free myself, and more chains are on me.

I scream and fight the restraints, then suddenly, the restraints are gone, and Dad’s sitting in front of me, brushing his hand over my hair.

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