Chapter 48
Author: Anne Sparkle
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General sprang into action as soon as he realized that the intruder was getting closer to him but stopped when he heard a familiar voice.

He turned on the lights to get a clear view of the person who had barged into his house at such an odd hour, and was taken aback by the sudden appearance of Alonso, but relief washed over him as he realized that Alonso was alive and well. He dropped the bat before unleashing his anger on him.

"What's the meaning of this? Are you insane? Why are you sneaking into my house at this time of the day? How did you get here? What happened?" he barked at Alonso his mind racing with questions, but Alonso stood quiet before him with his head hung low.

When Alonso finally looked up, General was taken aback by what he saw. His face was covered in bruises, and he looked like he had been through a terrible ordeal.

"What the hell happened to you?" General exclaimed, his voice dripping with emotion.

Alonso didn't say a word. He was too weak to speak and could bar
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