“Kes, si,” Jesse replied, watching Zachary take the tablet and pull Cynthia back into the silla. A nervous unease settled over him.
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Startled Cynthia glanced up and found herself staring into Zachary’s deep, piercing eyes. She quickly shook her head. “N–Nothing”
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surfed, Cynthia quickly pulled her and back. “What about your injury?”
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