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Chapter 30

Author: Lauretta
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Lana~

“Stop the car.” I felt choked up, like I couldn’t breathe well, like there wasn’t enough air and I was drowning in it.

“W-what?” Aaron turns to look at me, his eyes widening on seeing me gasping for air, slapping my chest repeatedly, face red.

“Stop the car!” The car comes to a halt, I immediately push the door open, rushing out of the car, gasping for air. I fell to my knees, clutching my chest and dragging my breathe as much as I can.

“Baby, Lana what’s wrong?” Aaron ran from the other side, crutching on his knees as he holds my shoulders, trail of sweat on his forehead, eyes fill with worry, breathing uneven.

“T-th-“ I couldn’t get any words out of my mouth, tears filling my eyes. Aaron holds my face between his hand, his eyebrow pinched with worry. He Sighs, pulling me to him and hugs me. I felt my resolve crumble, tears leaking from my eyes.

“I’m here with you, baby. I’m here with you.” He murmurs, rubbing my back. My heart hurt so bad, I wanted to rip it open from my chest
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