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2022-06-04 00:34:01Isabella's POV
I ran as if my legs were on fire, it felt like everything was spinning out of control, I couldn't breathe, my mind was racing a thousand miles per hour and my body was shaking beyond control as I busted into the dressing room.
I tried my possible best to control my breathing but all the emotions were rushing in like a mighty flood, giving me no chance to think or even breathe.
Starting from that disgusting old man that had me bound forcefully, to seeing the Draco
Honestly, I wasn't expecting to see him again. I thought he was gone for good, but I guess I was wrong because right now his flaming red eyes were the only thing I could think of right now.
“Goodness I need some fresh air” I screamed to myself as I quickly changed out of my dress,
I was about to make my way outside when Mia stopped me.
“Isa... what is going on, you look as if I have just seen a ghost," Mia a
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