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Chapter 23: Touching Darkness
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“What?” I asked, somewhat startled. Of course, Laura is gone. I hissed to myself, annoyed. She fucking resigned! “She went to take out the trash ten minutes ago but never came back. I've searched the entire bistro, but she's gone!” Bethany cried, panicked. “She must have gone home after she finished her task, Beth,” I clicked my tongue, irritated. I could already picture Laura cuddling with her new lover as he comforts her. She probably told him what a dick I am. "You are a dick! You practically chased her into his arms!" Ozouf barked at me as he heard my thoughts. Bloody hypocrite, he too was just as in favour of showing his temper and jealousy earlier!“Liam, her phone was still on the countertop in the kitchen—something she never leaves behind. At first, I checked outside and called for her, but she never answered. I also thought she might have forgotten her phone, so I went to her locker to slide it through the vent for her. As I did, the door swung open, and that’s when I sa
