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Chapter 97: The collapse
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2024-10-29 19:42:56(Aubrey’s P.O.V.)
Leopold then breaks the kiss and puts something in my hand, I look down, it is his car keys.
“My car is parked outside, go up the ramp and drive away,” he orders me.
“No, I am not going to leave without you,” I reply firmly.
“You have to. I need to stay and put an end to this once and for all,” he says.
“Then let me help you,” I ask him.
“No, Aubrey, it is too dangerous. I can not risk anything bad happening to you, I need you to be safe, far away from this place,” he says shaking his head.
“Please, let me come with yo
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