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Chapter 52: The Aftermath
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"In the aftermath, we are because they were."
-R.J Heller-
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“Brother, do you think we’re doing the right thing?” Stefan and Monica met up at a restaurant and they booked a private room to have discussion about what had been happening recently.
Monica was drinking her tea while looking absolutely devastated.
Her eyes were red and puffy because she had been crying all night. Stefan felt a bit of sympathy for her but his determination was far more resolute.
“We already knew that sooner or later something like this would happen.” Stefan took a bite out of his meal with a rather heavy sigh.
“Her state hasn’t been stable in the recent years. I know she has been through so much and sacrificed a lot for the two of us.” He paused for a moment before continuing.
“But right now, she has lost her mind so far that she’s willing to actively harm someone.
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