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Chap 40

Author: Kimberly
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-17 20:22:58

Part 40.

"Get out of here, Clara, hurry, get out of here!"

Joe's words and his expression kept echoing in Clara's mind. He truly expelled her.

What should she do now? Go back to Joe's house and leave for London immediately? Or ask for Nadia's help? It's not possible because Nadia is on vacation. What about Mario? He's already in London.

Clara deliberately chose the stairs to descend from the third floor of the hospital. At least, there wouldn't be anyone else seeing her cry because no one was interested in walking through the stairs.

Step by step, Clara reached the ground floor. In the parking area in front of the hospital building.

"What should I do?!" Clara muttered, looking into the distance.

Suddenly, the rain poured down heavily. Clara was trapped and didn't know where to go. The money she had was not much.

Usually, she would ask Joe and he would give her money. But now, Clara didn't even have the courage to speak, let alone ask for money.

Worms in Clara's stomach began to protes
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