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Chapter 45 — The Choice

Author: M.Nessa
last update publish date: 2026-10-06 11:59:44

Lena stared at the black screen.

For a moment, she couldn't hear anything except her own heartbeat.

Adrian stepped closer.

You're not going alone.

Lena looked at him.

He threatened to kill my mother.

And he'll kill you if you go alone.

She shook her head.

I can't risk her life.

Adrian took both of her hands.

You're not risking anything. We're going together.

Lena stared into his eyes.

What if he kills her the moment he sees you?

He won't.

How do you know?

Because he needs something from us.

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