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Chapter 42

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Why is he taking us here? Ana thought, seeing the hedge maze ahead. They were moving further and further away from the lawn. The sounds of the party grew quieter as they moved.

Ana quietly noted they were moving further away from everyone. And by that, having no risk of anyone overhearing them. But the realization made Ana's gut sink.

As she did not believe this boded for good tidings.

He plans to take me out of sight and berate me. Ana felt sure. If not, why else would he?

It will be the bes
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