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Chapter 24 ~ Annoying

Author: The every woman
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-28 15:31:26
Sweat clung to Easton’s forehead as he twisted and turned in his bed, the sheets tangled around him. His breath came in sharp gasps, tears streaking his face as he was pulled deeper into the nightmare that haunted him every night.

"Mummy, please don't go!" A frightened voice pleaded, echoing in his mind.

Easton stood on trembling legs, reaching out to his mother's figure. She was walking away, her steps faltering on the edge of a steep cliff. Her white dress billowed in the wind.

"Stop her! Dad, stop her!" Easton, bound in the sand and unable to move, turned desperately to his father, who sat motionless, his face buried in the documents in his hands.

No response came.

"She's going to fall!" Easton screamed, “Mum! Please stop!” tears streaming down his face.

But no one listened. His mother turned to him one last time, her face peaceful, but her eyes filled with sorrow. “I love you so much, my prince. You’ll always be my perfect angel though you’re now so grown.” She whispered in a s
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