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A split second

Author: K.B
last update publish date: 2026-05-22 21:24:48

Elena’s POV

The sound of Mrs. Irene’s pen scratching against the paper felt like a physical blow to my chest. It was a small, sharp sound, but it changed everything.

She didn't look at my tears. She didn't look at the way my hands were shaking as I held onto my son. She just blew on the white paper to dry the ink, her face as hard as stone.

"It's done," Mrs. Irene said, lifting the paper from her clipboard. She turned her cold, grey eyes toward Stefan. "This is an official emergency removal or
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