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2024-10-29 19:42:56(Celina’s POV)
Stepping out of the dark room at the back and into the study felt so freeing. It made me have a different perception of life and freedom.
The first thing on my mind was food—actual food—and not the bugs that sustained me while I was locked in there. But before I could even leave the study, Belinda opened the door.
I cursed under my breath, as I didn’t exactly have the energy to go head-to-head with a witch.
One look at me, and her eyes went wide. “Sweetie, what happened to you?” The concern in her voice was real, right? I found myself unable to trust her or anyone, for that matter.
She went to reach for my hand to help me, but I recoiled.
She looked offended but also understanding.
“How about I make you some food?” She suggested.
“So you can keep adding more unknown substances to it?” I retorted; the spite that came out as I spoke even s
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