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Chapter 4

Author: Mary Q
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-02-05 01:54:34

Aria

After pacing for about twenty minutes I finally decided to try the door, only to be met by one of the men who took me earlier.

"I am sorry miss, you can’t leave right now"

I slam the door shut and let out a frustrated scream.

At this point I was beyond pissed

I move to the window. Try prying at the edges.

"I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” An amused voice said from behind me causing me to whirl around so fast I nearly fall.

A man leans casually against the wall, amused. “It’s reinforced
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