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Chapter 6

Author: Moon
Derek stood frozen for a few seconds. Then he started toward me.

He'd taken only one step when someone screamed behind him.

"Chloe! Chloe, what's wrong?"

Chloe's eyes rolled back, and she collapsed on the bed.

Without hesitating, Derek spun around and rushed back to her.

He scooped her up into his arms.

Chloe slowly opened her eyes and clutched Derek's sleeve, tears welling up.

"Derek, please stay with me..."

She looked over his shoulder toward my body. "Evelyn... I'm scared. I'm only borrowing
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