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Chapter 36

Author: Shining Riviera
last update Last Updated: 2023-08-04 15:28:19
As Caroline returned to her seat, Gwen immediately noticed that something was off with her friend's expression. When Gwen saw Brie walking out of the restroom not long after that, she guessed what had happened.

"Did Brie mess with you?" she asked Caroline, jumping up from her seat, ready to go and confront Brie.

Caroline quickly pulled her back into her seat. "No."

"Then what's that look on your face?"

Caroline touched her cheeks. "My stomach feels a little weird."

"Do you want to go to the hospital?"

"It's not that bad." Caroline shot Gwen a smile. "Maybe it's because of the coffee we had just now. I'm sure it'll get better after a while."

A concerned frown formed on Gwen's face. "You didn't have a problem like this before. I'll ask the staff to get you some warm water to drink."

"Okay." Caroline would agree to anything as long as Gwen didn't go to find Brie's trouble. After Gwen left, she leaned in her seat and rubbed her hands together, immersed in her thoughts.

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