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Chapter Nineteen: Laurie
Clara's POV
"Please tell me!" I stalked the nurse around. I have been at it for almost an hour, repeating the same words. I want to frustrate her into telling me where Laurie was taken. A person in her condition couldn't have gone home.
"For the last time! No! That information is confidential."
"I won't tell anyone." I blocked her. "I won't say it's from you."
She rolled her eyes at me. "Why not ask your boyfriend?"
"We are not on speaking terms but Laurie is my friend and I'm concerned about her!" I pressed my palms together. "Please. Elena, please."
"I swear if this comes back to bite me, I'll cut your throat!"
"Morbid much?"
She pulled me close to her. "She was transferred to state to a private facility for rich people with drug problems. All the best!"
I left with a smile on my face.&nbs
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