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CHAPTER SIX: A Painful Memory

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last update Date de publication: 2026-04-01 22:13:42

Raina turned the heavy key in the lock and the loud click of the bolt sounded like the end of a long bad dream.

She looked around the tiny room with a tired expression. In the corner, she saw her old gym bags and suitcases, and she realized that her father’s men must have dropped them off while she was at the church.

“Heh,” Raina let out a dry laugh. "Michael Valente is really fast," she whispered to the empty room. "He couldn't wait to get rid of me."

She didn't waste any time, and quickly wa
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