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Chapter 7 The Last Trace of Her

Penulis: Snow Cloud
When I woke again, the first thing I saw was the glaring white ceiling.

I struggled to move my eyes, and someone gently steadied my shoulder beside the bed.

It was my younger brother, Julian Calloway.

His eyes were red-rimmed, and it was obvious he'd been crying.

"Sienna, you're awake. You lost a massive amount of blood and were unconscious for three whole days."

I parted my lips, but they barely moved.

In the end, I managed only a few words. "What about the baby?"

Julian lowered his head
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