Chapter 19: Reality

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CHANNING The air feels heavy as we enter Mika's cabin. Without saying anything, she moves to the bed and sits, her shoulders slumping as she holds her face in her hands. I gently close the door behind us and walk next to her. The fact that she returned here tells me one thing: she wants to be alone, and I completely understand. So, I will give her that space. "Will you be okay?" I ask gently, sitting beside her. And she doesn't respond right away, taking a shuddering breath before looking at me. "I will be... after a moment," she murmurs, her voice muffled by her hands, before admitting that she will not be good company right now, confirming my earlier observation. Standing up, I tell her I understand and I'm going to check in with the captain. "There will be an investigation, and I

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