Chapter 28

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Surprise Visit. A heavy gulp rumbled down my throat as I stood before the door, my fingers hovering over the handle. My pulse was erratic, my chest tight with unease. For a moment, I almost knocked, on my own damn house. The absurdity of the thought sent a cold shiver through me. What was I even thinking? I exhaled sharply, shaking my head as if that would clear the chaotic storm in my mind. Behind me, Laura’s presence loomed, her silence heavy with unspoken questions. I could feel her gaze drilling into the back of my skull, waiting for an explanation I wasn’t ready to give. I shoved my hand into my pocket, fingers fumbling for my keys, only to grasp at empty fabric. A sudden wave of panic surged through me. "Shii’..." I muttered under my breath, my heartbeat quickening. Where

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