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Chapter 7

Author: Lola
Vincent's POV

The moment I heard the words "plane crash," my mind went blank for a full second.

Like someone hit mute on my world.

The next second, tinnitus exploded. Blood rushed backward. My heart felt like a fist grabbed it and yanked it down.

I didn't even have time to confirm the flight number, my body moved first.

I ran out the door, rushed into the elevator, dashed out of the building.

The driver shouted behind me. I couldn't hear.

All I remember is refreshing the news again and again in
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