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A Failure

Author: Orinabhankz
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-04-13 16:04:23

ARYA’S POV

In the elevator, I held Dante close and tried not to think about how easily Marco lied. How convincing he was as the concerned husband and father.

I tried very hard not to think about how trapped I was.

We managed to find the pediatric wing and walked into the office. Dr. Lombardi was a kind-looking man in his fifties with gentle hands and a warm smile.

"And who is this little one?" he asked, gesturing to Dante.

"This is Dante," I said quietly. "He's been running a fever since this
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