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CH032: Are Miracles Even Real?

Author: Zee Wesley
last update publish date: 2026-06-11 21:46:08

~LORETTE~

“Say something, Lori. Who did this to you?” Lucas’ voice strains with the effort of controlling whatever anger is rising inside him.

His jaw is clenched, his eyes harder than I have ever seen them.

For a second, I can barely find my voice. The concern on all their faces only makes the lump in my throat grow bigger.

“No one.” I whisper finally, shaking my head weakly.

A tear slips down my cheek before I can stop it.

“It’s just…” My voice cracks embarrassingly. “It’s my foster mother.”
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