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Chapter 41: Someone To Lean on
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2025-01-15 05:00:00Hayden didn’t take me home. Instead, he drove us to the mountains. If earlier I wasn’t scared, I most definitely am now.
What if he plans to get rid of me here for lying? The place was eerily quiet. No one would hear me scream.“What are you thinking?” His deep voice startled me, making snap my head toward him.“Nothing,” I lied.He glanced at me briefly, his gaze unreadable. “Your face says otherwise. Are you scared about what happened earlier? Did those women hurt you?” He asked, concern laced his tone.I quickly shook my head. “No—no, it’s just, umm…”“You’re worried about me?” His eyes locked on mine.I blinked. “What?! No!”He smirked. “If you’re worried I’ll stop helping you just because I know who you really are, then you’re wrong. It’s totally up to you if you want to leave.” He said, his grip on the wheel tightening.“Really?” I asked, disbelief evident in my tone.“Of course. Thoug
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