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Chapter 26

Author: Emilia
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MARK'S POV:

As I made my way down the long, dimly-lit corridor, my footsteps echoing against the concrete walls, I suddenly noticed Sarah walking towards me, a piece of paper clutched tightly in her hand. As we drew closer, she stopped abruptly right in front of me, causing me to halt in my tracks. I couldn't help but wonder what was on that piece of paper.

With a hint of reluctance in her voice, she announced, "There. I signed it too." She held the paper up, making sure that I could see it.

She seemed pleased with herself, but there was a hint of defiance in her voice as she added, "But it's up to me when I'll submit it and how."

There was a sense of control in her tone, indicating that she was not willing to be rushed or pressured into making any hasty decisions. It was clear that she wanted complete control over the process and was not going to be swayed by anyone else's timeline or expectations.

"I need you to hold on for me until I am able to contact my lawyer."

Her tone sugg
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