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Chapter 371

Author: Deerstream
Talia didn't bother correcting Quentin. She just said, "You can go."

Before leaving, Quentin sneaked a quick kiss on her forehead when she wasn't paying attention. "You get some rest. I'll be back soon."

With that, he left the ward.

But once Quentin was gone, Talia found that she couldn't sleep at all. Instead, she felt more awake than ever.

Her mind kept replaying Quentin's kindness over the past two days and the words he had said.

She had always thought that Quentin had something to gain
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