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Chapter 43: Clinic
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2024-10-29 19:42:56[Erin]
The strong sterile scent permeated my nostrils as I came to consciousness. My head pounding as though it had been bludgeoned with a wooden bat and threatening to split my skull open. I tried to open my eyes, they seemed to be glued shut, and my body seemed much too feeble to heed my orders. It was a frustrating situation. As a result, I choose to remain still and pay attention to my immediate surroundings.“How is she?” Nikolai's voice, resonating with his questions, drew my attention, and if my memory serves me correctly, he is making a direct reference to me.The last thing I remember is that we were strolling along the cobbled pavement, heading somewhere God knows where. I was having a conversation with Akim, then suddenly I felt dizzy.And then, here I am, in some place, somewhere in this dreaded place. Though there is a little part of me hoping that we are back in my room. The aroma, on the other hand, is quite strange. FortunatelyRelated chapters
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