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Chapter 440

Author: Minnie Hart
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-06 18:30:01
Perhaps Holly had been too young back then because his passing left a massive scar in her heart. It greatly affected her personality.

She was originally quiet. She had become even more reserved since then, not even daring to make a single friend.

The nightmare of that fire had haunted her since she was ten years old. It had haunted her for a good 13 years. Now that she knew Abel was still alive, she could finally put a stop to that nightmare.

It was as if a massive burden had been lifted from Holly's heart.

She smiled, yet tears continued to fall down her cheeks. She sniffled and tried to stop her tears, but she failed miserably.

Embarrassed, Holly hurriedly wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, yet they kept coming.

Abelin took out his handkerchief and wiped her tears away.

He then coaxed gently, "Don't cry. Listen to me. You'll only get upset the more you cry. That fire happened because of me. I was the one who dragged you into it. It was only right for me to save
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