CHAPTER 72—The MastermindRain's Point of View"WHAT are you thinking?" Ali asked as he leaned on the pavement that served as a bench in the veranda. He looked at me with surprise in his eyes.I bow down. "Nothing," I answered. I tried not to show him that I was overthinking again."Rain," he said, then straightened up facing me. "Even if you don't admit it, I know you're thinking about it again. Didn't your daddy and I already tell you not to think about it. You'll just get stressed."I met Ali's gaze. I gave him a cheeky smile. "I tried again, Ali's case is hard. I don't know if I'm really safe. Yes, our life has been quiet for a few weeks but what if—"I couldn't finish what I was going to say when I felt Ali's warm hand grip my cold palms. "Rain, I understand. Even though we are thinking too much, just let us think and take steps. Trust us, me, okay?" He looked at me and gave me a smile that seemed to say that everything would be fine.I nodded and let out a violent breath. "I tru
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