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Chapter 31: Ground Zero

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The silence on the other end of the line… dragged on for too long.

Dante didn’t answer immediately.

Not because he didn’t know what to say—

But because he knew that whatever came out of his mouth now… wouldn’t change anything.

“…you’re with her right now, aren’t you?”

Aurora’s voice remained calm.

And that was exactly what made it feel more suffocating.

Dante closed his eyes for a moment.

Ivy.

The sound of the monitor.

Lily’s pale face.

“Aurora…” his voice was low, “this isn’t about that.”

“Don
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