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Chapter 20

Author: Chronos
Adriana's heart pounded as she pushed the door open and stepped to the bedside.

Chris's skin was unnaturally pale, almost ghostly. His long fingers were intertwined atop the blanket, veins faintly visible beneath the thin skin.

"You okay?" she asked softly, picking up the bowl of porridge on the bedside table. Only to find it cold.

"I'll warm it up for you."

"Why?"

Chris's expression was dark and brooding. He didn't look at her; his pale lips pressed into a thin line.

"If you mean that new
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