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Chapter 130

Author: Diti Koshy
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[Vivienne]

Rosita and I follow the woman obediently.

I mean, we could’ve tried to escape, but the idea seemed ridiculous. Where would we even run to? The bar was full of people who looked every bit as dangerous as you’d expect. Thinking they’d let us walk out without stopping us was laughable.

Anyway, the woman leads us back to the bar, gestures for us to sit on the stools, and rounds the counter to stand across from us.

Rosita and I exchange a glance, both of us clueless about what’s going on.

The woman grabs two bottles of beer and slides them across the counter in front of us.

Rosita is quick to take a sip, probably thirsty after that intense conversation she had with the bartender. Or maybe she’s just scared.

I don’t touch mine. Instead, I look around the bar, watching people go about their day. Looks like they haven’t announced our little “crime” yet.

“What’s wrong with her?” I hear the woman ask Rosita as she opens another beer.

“Oh!” Rosita wipes her mouth with the back of her h
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