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Auteur: Maryjane Chiedozi
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Leah

I froze.

Every muscle in my body locked up as I lay sprawled across the table, soaked in wine and surrounded by broken glass.

Please, God. Just take me now. Let the floor swallow me whole.

I could hear the older man's concerned voice asking if I was okay, but it sounded distant and muffled, drowned out by a high-pitched ringing in my ears that grew louder and louder until it was deafening.

Then I felt a hand on my arm, and I jolted upright.

"Are you hurt anywhere?" the man asked gently, his brow creased with worry.

"No, no, no, I'm fine," I said quickly, shaking my head so hard I felt dizzy. My hands flew over my arms and torso, checking frantically for any sign of injury or blood.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, yes, sir. I'm fine." I forced myself to meet his eyes, then immediately looked down at his lap. "Oh God, I'm so sorry! I spilled wine on you!"

There were dark wet patches on his knees, spreading slowly across the expensive fabric.

"No, it's fine. Don't worry about it," he said wit
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