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“I’ve been waiting, Vana. Take a seat and tell me everything you’ve been up to these past few days.”
I gulped, trembling as I make my way on the seat across from Storm. I sat down, my mouth pursed as I obediently listen to his stern request. My head lowered, and my hand on my knees. My gaze lowered to the ground, unable to dare to glance at brother’s direction.
“I’m asking you again, Vana. What happened while I was gone?” Storm repeated, his voice cold and bleak.
“A lot…” I murmured.
“And those are…?”
“Being seen together with Jerome Gallamon and leaving Green Serpent,” I answered, conceding to his question.
I can see brother’s shadow down on the floor, his silhouette moving as though he changed his sitting pos
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