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Chapter 44
JAN woke up when someone shook his body hard. He opened his eyes immediately, and he was greeted by his brother, who looked mad at him for the rest of his life. Fernan pulled him up, but he went back to bed.
“What is it now, Fernan? Can’t you see that I’m still sleeping?” he groaned.
He just tossed and turned to bed last night, for he could not sleep. His mind was occupied with thoughts about Isabela. It was almost dawn when his mind finally found rest.
“Well, I’m sure you’d come to your senses once you hear the news that I have for you.”
His brother straddled him and grabbed his collar.
“What?” Jan blinked and stared at him lazily. “Just cut to the chase—”
“Isabela’s parents called. They said she was missing!”
“What the…?” Jan pushed his brother away and
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