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43. Scrying Ball
Annabelle stood speechless on the table for a second. Dominik didn't dare to turn and see her, but he could feel her face was redder than a tomato.
He was uncertain about how she was going to react and waited in that awkward silence. Nobody talked after Raquel let Myron know that she didn't remember. Nobody ate or moved. They just stood there, uncomfortably, until Myron talked again.
"I'm really sorry, guys. I thought she remembered. I thought she was ok with it. There's nothing wrong with it, Belle-"
She had embarrassed herself, and now she didn't know how to fix it... what to do? She wasn't even sure... she couldn't remember, even if she tried. The only thing she wanted was to leave the house.
Still not looking at anybody, she pushed her chair out and got up. Kept her eyes locked on the table and talked.
"I am truly sorry for whatever inconvenience I have caused you. I think I need to leave now. If you excuse me."
Belle fast-walked t
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