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Freedom

Author: Cho Kay
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-30 15:44:19

Emilia~

Mirrors. I've been spending more time in front of mirrors lately.

The wonderful thing about mirrors, is not just the fact that they reflect back our image. If one dares to look very closely, you might be able to see more than just mere reflections.

I was currently sitting in front of one, absent-mindedly combing my long, brown hair, while Chloe fixated her expectant gaze on me from behind.

We had been arguing back and forth about the same topic for days now, and I had no intention of continuing like that. I had already told her she was free to leave, if that was what she wanted.

"You should come with me." She said again for the umpteenth time, and I resisted the urge to groan in frustration.

What part of "I can't" can't she just understand? It has already been established that nobody can possibly save me from Marcelo.

"I know a place. He will never find us there." She continued with her persuasions.

A low, humorless chuckle escaped me at her naivety. A place where Marcelo wo
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