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Chapter 9-A Dangerous meeting

Author: Honey writes
last update publish date: 2026-03-14 22:27:13

Night wrapped the convent in silence. The long corridors were empty, lit only by the dim lamps along the walls.

Christiana stood inside John’s office, watching him pace nervously across the room.

“We shouldn’t keep doing this,” John said again, running a hand through his hair. “Something feels wrong. I think someone might be watching us.”

Christiana sighed softly.

“You worry too much,” she said, her voice calm.

John stopped walking. “Christiana, I’m serious. If anyone finds out—”

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