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Chapter 40

Author: Evelyn
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Ophelia's pov

My eyes met Ryder's and he came to me, holding me by my shoulder, and whispered, “Ophelia, please calm down”

“B-but-” I couldn't form words as tears filled my eyes.

“Shhhh, take a deep breath and breathe out,” I did as he said, “You are not going to get answers like this, you are scaring her.” he turned to Olivia, who was observing us under her eyelid.

“Please, let us have our seats and talk,” he gestured to the couch.

All seated, I couldn't help but observe Olivia. She looked confused and tense. She still carried that aura with her but there was something amiss in her.

“Where have you been?” I couldn't hold myself any longer but ask. I was running out of patience which was not my attribute.

“In my world,” she answered in a ‘duh’ tone. I wanted to ask another question when Ryder spoke before I did.

“What is your name?” I could see behind his composure. He was shaken by her appearance. His eyes hadn't left hers since she appeared, and his gaze was soft and tender towards
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