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chapter 43: The Confrontation

作者: Noura writes
last update 公開日: 2026-03-13 12:19:56

We were back at the cabin. Safe. Cross was in custody.

But I couldn't stop shaking.

Marcus sat beside me on the couch. "You need to eat something."

"I'm not hungry."

"You need to try."

Sienna brought soup. Homemade. Still warm. "Please. Just a little."

I took the bowl. Managed three spoonfuls before my stomach rebelled.

"I keep seeing his face. The gun. The fear in his eyes."

"He's locked up now," Marcus said. "Maximum security. He can't hurt you anymore."

"I know. But my brain doesn't believe
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