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CHAPTER 10: SAFE & SOUND
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2022-03-31 10:44:55ISLA
"It feels good to be lost in the right direction…"
FLASHBACK
The sound of the pouring rain accompanied by the sound of the ambulance siren woke me up, making me feel the pain all over my body. I cannot move my hands and my feet.
My eyes caught the sight of my dad who is a few meters away from me. That’s when I realized we were in a car accident, but he was out on the road while I’m still under the car that went upside down.
“D-Dad…” I tried calling him even though my voice was fainting. I don’t have the strength to call him out loud.
I felt stuck and suffocated while staring at him, who is not even showing any kind of movement.
PRESENT TIME
I opened my eyes as soon as I awoke because of someone gently caressing my head. I also noticed that I am laying down with my head on his shoulder. But, who even is this person with me right now?
“You’re awake. How are
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