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Chapter 333

Author: Rosie Steppe
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My face stiffened at Yuna's question, but Hayden lightly knocked her on the forehead. "What are you, a census taker?"

Yuna pouted. "I was just asking."

I turned to Hayden. "All the tests are done. Why don't you take her to get something to eat? I need to check on something."

Of course, Yuna, ever curious, asked immediately, "What are you checking on?"

But Hayden understood right away, smoothly guiding her away. "You didn't used to talk this much. Did being here turn you into a chatterbox?"

"I'm just afraid I won't get the chance to talk this much later," Yuna said softly, her words hitting us both like a punch to the gut. Hayden went silent, and my heart twisted painfully.

So, Yuna was scared—scared she might not make it through the surgery.

"Don't be ridiculous," Hayden said gently, tapping her head again.

Yuna clung to his arm, and they slowly walked away until they disappeared from view. Only when I couldn't see them anymore did I turn back to go find Matthew.

"Rea!" Lindey
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