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Chapter 26: Get Lost
Fuck. My head hurts.
The back of my hand went to my throbbing head, and I gave it a little rub. It's been a long day, damn it.
The instant I stepped into the elevator, I felt my energy drain away, as if I could finally relax now that I was back in familiar territory. My hand went to my stomach, which was still hurting just as much as my head.
That wretched old man...that was a harsh beating!
On the other hand, I couldn't help but think back to what had happened earlier, namely that man's revelation about Lia's mother.
That's something she's never mentioned to me. We promised not to hide secrets from each other, and she has always kept her word. But there's
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