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Chapter 170

Author: Lana Mora
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Derek's POV

Perhaps the implication of my words moved Gloria.

She pondered for a while before finally answering, "Actually, I haven't seen her. All I know is that she came to see me."

"If you didn't see her, how do you know she came?" I asked, puzzled.

She took out a crumpled-up note from her wallet and handed it to me, saying, "You recognize the handwriting, right?"

Taking it over, I saw only two words: "Take care."

My heart sank immediately.

Sure enough, Tabitha was about to leave. The note was her saying goodbye to Gloria!

I pulled out a business card and stood up, telling her, "If she ever comes to you, call me at once."

Then I gestured at Alvin, who came to pay the bill right away.

I hurried out of the restaurant, looking up at the gloomy sky.

Seattle wasn't exactly big, but I couldn't find the person I was dying to see whatsoever.

Rolf, standing next to me, cautiously asked, "Alpha Derek, what's our next move?"

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