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Chapter 20

Penulis: FioreSelvatico
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-07-24 06:29:08
"Would you guys mind waiting outside for a minute, I'd like to have a moment alone with her?" This is going to be difficult enough without the audience and Thalia might be a bit more comfortable with just me.

"Sure, we will be downstairs if you need us," Sofia said as she opened the door and basically told them to leave, but Atlas came up to me and put a hand on my shoulder. His touch is getting more and more comforting each time he does so.

"I'll be just outside the door, in case... you need me." His hand remains on me as Sofia watches amazed, I put my hand over his and nod my head as they all provide to leave while Thaila watches them confused.

"Who are all of these people?" She asked as the bang of the door made her bring her hands to her ears again. I gently take them down to her lap as she struggles to open her eyes.

"Thaila, look at me please." I rub her hands until she brings herself to open her eyes.

"I was so stupid, I should have called the police the minute I found out what
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