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CHAPTER 17: OUT OF PLACE

Author: Michelle Chiemela
last update publish date: 2026-08-30 15:25:38

CAITLIN

The air in the room was stiff—dry and heavy. I could feel the tension at the table. Esteban sat at the head of the table, his back towards me. Another man— probably the lady’s husband— sat at the other end. His eyes were cold, jaw tense as he frowned at Esteban, obviously pissed.

As if oblivious to the tension and anger on both men’s faces, she held my hand and cleared her throat.

“It’s better I return to the room now,” I whispered.

She tightened her grip on my hand, smiled at me— a sw
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  • The Devil's Possession: His obsession   83: WHAT GOOD NEWS?

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