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Chapter 16 - Truce
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“I come in peace.” Knox says walking toward my table holding up a white paper.
“Funny.” I say as he pulls out a chair and he sits down. I’m at my favorite breakfast place having coffee and a muffin. I come here to reset and get some peace before I head out into the world. So the fact that he’s here is a problem, he is my peace killer.
“I know that I’m not your favorite person right now, so I have to approach you cautiously. I don’t want to lose an eye.” He says smiling at me like he said something funny. I look at him like’ boy please.
“Did you want something?” I ask looking at his beautiful and annoying face. I hate it when he’s playful. He makes me want to be near him and be friends.
“See, I haven’t been here more than five minutes and you’re already over me.” He says making a sad face at me. He’s in a good mood today. I can’t remember
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