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Chapter 193: The Scan

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Calla stood frozen at the door, her hand still on the knob. For a moment, she couldn’t breathe.

Killian was here.

Neva shifted beside her, her eyes darting between them. “You okay?” she asked quietly.

"Yes." Calla finally spoke, her voice steady even though her heart was racing. “Why are you here, Killian?”

He gave a slow smile. “At least invite me into your office first.”

She sighed and turned away. “Fine. Come with me.”

Killian followed her down the hallway, silent but intense. Neva stayed close behind, watching every move. When they entered the office, Calla gestured to the chair in front of her desk.

“Would you like me to stay, Calla?” Neva asked softly.

“No,” Calla said, not taking her eyes off Killian. “Wait outside. This won’t take long.”

Neva looked unsure. “You sure?”

“Yes. Close the door behind you.”

The door clicked shut. The room went quiet.

Killian’s eyes never left her. “You look tired,” he said.

She ignored him and started arranging the papers
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