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Chapter 103

Author: Marvey_pearl
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-12 23:19:04

JAMES POV

I readjusted as I waited with bated breath, each ring feeling much longer than it ordinarily was.

The last echo faded before Dr. Langston’s familiar voice finally broke through.

“James.”

The older man’s tone was light, almost mocking, as though he knew I was going to call back sooner than expected after dragging my feet the last time.

I inhaled deeply, the action more ceremonial than needed; I was already decided... My mind was so made up.

“I’m ready,”

I said, my voice unwavering, mirroring the resolve I felt within.

A small pause followed, just long enough for me to wonder if he was still there.

But Dr. Langston’s voice came soon enough, still sounding slightly amused but also slightly skeptical.

“Are you sure about this?”

My jaw tightened, but I stayed firm.

“Lets just go on, sir.”

I blurted, the impatience in my voice umistakable, so great that it triggered laughter from the doctor.

His chuckle from the other end was faint and fleeting, then it stopped to give way to
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