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Chapter 69: Over the Top

Author: Scribe
last update publish date: 2025-11-23 06:19:17

"Here we are."

I looked out through the rain-spattered side window as the car drew to a halt and did a double take. "H-here?"

"Yes, cara. Where else?" He sounded amused.

I stared up at the imposing white-washed building, at its arch-shaped windows, at the flags neatly interspersed between ornate balconies bedecked with greenery. And then, as my gaze came back down, I made out the lettering above the portico. Clocked the five gold stars. "But you said—" I stopped, realising Marco was already out
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