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2024-10-29 19:42:56“I think I already know about that…” I slowly stand up from my monitor. Slowly walking toward the chair , at his opposite direction. “It about Zyne?”
“ Yes. That’s correct. I think my sister…” He finds it hard choosing the right words.
“Zyne , well I understand her. And I needed to admit she had the point.”
Dean could not believe in what his hearing. “ What are you talking about? No one died from the last incident. There is no need to blame , yourself? Major Vanhur is being rescued by the Atheos military.”
“Yes , you are right he is not yet dead, but he is paralyzing for the rest of his life. It is more painful that death.” Giving him the report from one of our spies in Atheos. “ I am talking about the future. I will admit that giving the chance to kill someone from Atheos. I will never hesitate to do what I needed to do.”
“Well, I can unde
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