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Chapter 66: Afraid.

Dua opened her eyes, a stinging sensation at the corner of her lips jolting her awake. As her vision focused on Steven, she sat up quickly, instinctively pulling away from him. He stepped closer, intending to tend to the cut, but she flinched, retreating further.

“Let me help you,” he said gently.

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