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Chapter 46

Author: Ally Ocampo
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Amara feels happy to see Arman growing, not by age, but by mind and perspective. He's a smart kid, with many talents, but, still a kid. And now, Arman is starting to like one again. Amara can see how he is thriving with his new environment. She can see that he's happy, and it makes her real happy too.

But, Amara can't focus solely on taking care of him because the demons of her past keep haunting her. Making her realize that she can't outrun her past. The only thing she can do is face it, and continue her works. It's the only thing she knows that can help her move past everything.

"Amara, why are you sad?" Arman appeared on her bedroom door. He walked towards Amara after she patted her bed.

"Huh? Oh! No, I'm not sad. I'm just thinking about something."

"Those people you killed?"

"What!"

"I saw what you did with Darwin, and don't worry. I understand why you do the things you do. Most importantly, I don't judge you. You're secret is safe with

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