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77: Stay Away!

Author: TheLadyAthena
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-04 02:44:49

Delilah’s POV

I told Aunt Vivian I’d be back soon, just needing a little air. She clasped my hand before I left, her voice soft but weighed with worry. “Don’t burden yourself too much, Delilah. You’ve already carried enough.” I forced a small smile, promising her I wouldn’t.

The night was cool as I trekked aimlessly through the streets. Neon lights blurred into one another, laughter spilling from bars and food stalls. Beijing was indeed beautiful. I thought about checking out a few places, maybe even snapping pictures, but then I remembered that I shattered my phone in frustration.

A sigh slipped past my lips. Gosh, another problem. This is gonna be hard. Oh shit!

I wandered further, letting curiosity guide me, until my gaze landed on a building pulsing with bass and loud music. It was a masked club. It's the kind where everyone hid behind feathers, lace, or leather, pretending to be someone else for a night.

I went in before I could think twice. Masked figures were danc
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