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Chapter 69: "Why do you keep trying so hard?"
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Those words are like a bullet shot into my heart. I feel my face go slack and my jaw aches for a brief second. I keep my voice mellow as I ask,“Where do you plan to go?” Dimitri’s response is slower now. He hesitates for a while, darting his eyes this way and that before he finally keeps his eyes on me and speaks. I imagine he’s always thought of this. Of escaping with his sister and just going somewhere else, anywhere, everywhere else than where they had been.“We could find our mum’s relatives.”“They let the Silvershines take you.”I want to shoot Alora a glare but she’s right. I don’t know if she’s done sufficient investigation on their background, but if she has, then that’s impressive.My little minion is living up to her reputation. She’s learned well.Alora’s words come for me again in the confines of my mind, and I admit that yes, I do have a soft spot for kids. And this time, it won’t be the same soft spot that has me causing harm and damage to them. Seeing them makes me
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