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Chapter 104 The Cost of Impulsiveness
Author: Dane Lawrence
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Ashton stood in the hospital room doorway, his eyes locking onto Alora and Jose as they prepared to leave. He could tell by the flush on her face that Alora had taken some drug.

"What are you doing here?" Alora's eyebrows immediately furrowed. "You again!"

Ashton hesitated. "Are you leaving with him?"

"What's it to you?" She glanced disdainfully at Ashton. "Why are you being so nosy? You claimed that you aren't following me, that we have nothing to do with each other. Then why are you here at the hospital? Why are you standing so close to me?"

She was determined to expose him for the liar he was.

"Why would I want to be close to you, Alora?" Ashton's face reddened with anger.

"No explanations? Fine. I'm all ears for your silence. If you're not following me, explain why you're here!" Alora shot back.

Ashton said, "I have no obligation to explain myself to you. I just wanted to remind you about the drug he's given you. Judging by your current state, you've already taken it. If you
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