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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

Author: Staecy
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-11 20:42:35

MAXINE

I let out a sigh of relief as I sat on the hospital bed, feeling a sense of accomplishment wash over me. I had just finished a series of tests, and to my surprise, they hadn't hurt at all. I was expecting some discomfort, but it seemed that my body was more resilient than I thought and Synod were just pure evil.

Just as I was starting to relax, McKenna and Klaus walked into the room, carrying a stack of files and looking like they meant business. "Maxine, we have your test results," McKenna said, a hint of a smile on her face.

I nodded, feeling a sense of curiosity. What did the tests show? Was everything okay?

Klaus began to rattle off a list of tests they had run, including my MRI scan, technical tests, energy tests, and blood tests. I listened intently, trying to make sense of it all.

But as Klaus continued to speak, I started to feel a sense of confusion. "Your results are...interesting," he said, pausing for a moment. "They're all above normal. In fact, they're too high t
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