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Ch-146. Dead or alive ?

Author: J V
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-24 23:34:49

Ashley's POV:

Where am I?

I open my eyes to see the white light filtering into the room, touching my face and making me realize I am still clinging to the life that I thought might have ended after that roof had fallen in front of me.

“So is it true? Am I dead–”

“No, you aren't dead, silly! In fact! You will be discharged by the evening today.”

A voice knocks on my eardrums, telling me that I'm not alone… but when I look around within my limited range of movement, I don't see anyone's face.

I can recognize that voice from somewhere, though…

Knowing that it is a familiar tone, I try to push the limits of my brain to remember the name of its owner, but all I can remember right now are the flashbacks to the studio. And just like that, the pain I felt after Ethan left me there in the blazing fire– just to rush towards Emily, starts to bloom in my chest with a vengeance.

I get it, I was the foolish one to believe my own version of the explanation, that he was trying to save her just beca
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