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Chapter 26

Author: Angie Pichardo
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Hunger was ravaging her, as a result, her body was already very weak. She fell on the grass and cried out of frustration.

“Arthur…” she stammered before closing her eyes.

(...)

“Where is it?” Arthur searched desperately, his room was in disarray and his drawers were open.

“What happened here?” Anabela was shocked to see the mess.

“Who came into my room?” he asked in a trembling voice. He couldn't believe he had lost it.

“No one comes into your room unless it's for cleaning,” Anabela came up to him and put her arms around his neck.

“You just came in and you're not going to do the cleaning,” he sighed and Anabela met his brown gaze.

“I just came to see how you are, I'm very worried about you,” she stroked his cheek with her thumb.

“I'm looking for something,” he regained his personal space and avoided her gaze

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