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Chapter 30
He was wearing a black suit, looking at the window in deep thoughts. Yet, in the silent atmosphere, he still couldn’t think straight. Something was bothering him.
After some moments, Lucas sighed deeply. His body falling into the chair behind him. A few minutes passed as a frown decorated his handsome face.
Lucas took off his suit, changing it into more comfortable clothes, a black T-shirt that was neither too tight nor too loose. At the same time, he gathered his thoughts. A resolute look appeared on his face as he finally decided on something important.
Snatching the keys on top of the table, Lucas exited the apartment as he walked towards the garage where he got in his car and drove somewhere.
That afternoon, Savannah had just woken up. Her body felt sore all over lately, and she was incredibly tired. Both in mind and body.
Yawning softly, Savannah exited the house, looking at the familiar scenery of the house that h
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