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Chapter 38: Two Sides Of A Coin
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 38: Two Sides Of A Coin
Eltan Storm
"I'm so sorry for being careless, Big Bro. You can hit me if you want," I sincerely said, closing my eyes and waiting for Elian to hit me.
But instead, I was wrapped in a tight hug. "Thank you for finding him," was what he said, contrary to what I expected of him.
"But it really was my fault—"
"It doesn't matter. You returned Xian back to us safely. You did your job well," he said, and I became quiet.
I watched Xian who was hugging his mom and crying. It was obviously a little too much for such a young kid.
Mutiny was standing in the corner, distancing herself from my family.
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