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Chapter 39 Kate´s night
JC went out of the café to breathe fresh air. He paused and stood at the door thinking. Then he went back inside. With no place to go, he used the remaining coin to dial another number.
“Hello,” Kate answered in her classic soft voice.
“Hello, Kate. It’s JC here. I’m outside in a café. Can you meet me here?”
“Are you ok? You sound weird, JC. Am I wrong?”
“You’re right. I am worried as hell.”
“Worried about what?”
“I can’t go into my apartment.”
“Why so?
“The policemen found a dead body in my apartment and I don’t have any clues as to why. I couldn’t stay until they’re done with the investigation, at least for the night”
“Which café are you in?”
“It’s one alon
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