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Chapter Thirty Two: Broken Hearts
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2021-06-29 11:20:28Continuation of flashback...
Before Elaine entered the private room and started to walk towards him, Tan has been staring at her. He tried not to, but he can’t help but follow her every step as she approached.
He wanted to move, go to her, reach for her. But he knew it was impossible and she won't even like it so he had no choice but to stay. Tan sat with his back on the headboard and wait until Elaine comes near.
His eyes were fixed on her. He didn’t notice when Janine stood or if she said goodbye before she went out to leave them two alone.
Elaine was staring back at him. When she stopped in the centre of the room- one meter from him, she stared at him over in a swift gaze. Then her eyes fell down to his feet which were still in a cast.
She didn’t seem surprised at what she saw. She surely would have heard about his bone fracture. The gir
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