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127. HARM THAN GOOD

Penulis: Paisley C
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KIERAN

I leaned back in my chair, drumming my fingers against the edge of the desk, and when I finally looked up at Dorian, I asked, “Is there any other thing I need to know about Vee and her troubles? Because honestly, Dorian, the way things are going, she’s done more harm than good, and I can’t keep pretending otherwise.”

My voice came out sharper than I intended, and I saw him flinch just slightly, but he tried to mask it with that calm, unreadable expression he always wore. He didn’t answer right away, and that hesitation made my gut tighten.

“Don’t look at me like that,” I pushed, leaning forward, “I can see it all over your face—you’re holding something back. What is it?”

“Kieran,” he said finally, his tone measured, careful, as though every word was a blade he had to decide whether to unsheathe or not, “there are… things about Vee that don’t add up. But before I say anything, I need you to understand that not everything is what it looks like.”

I narrowed my eyes on him. “Then e
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