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CHAPTER 16
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2021-05-17 08:29:44December 10, 2050 - Outside the Facility, Wolfe Creek Crater, Western Australia
Captain Welton and Sean agreed to meet outside the facility at exactly 12:30 am, so basically, it is already midnight. Of course, I didn't let Sean go without sleep. I ordered him to take even just a nap which turned out to be a couple of hours sleep.
On our way outside, as we wait for the elevator to bring us up, I was nervous. Bile was on my throat, my hands are sweating despite the cold night, and I am sweating profusely. One of the rules of the facility is not to get out without prior notice and approval from the administrators and Dr. Jhero.
"Sean, are you sure we wouldn't get caught?" I ask as the elevator ascended.
He turns in my direction and his eyes narrowed seeing me sweat and tremble in nervousness. He holds my sweaty and cold hand and brought it to his lips.
"Babe, calm dow
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