Chapter 71

Lost

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Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.

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“Leila!”

Someone was calling her name.

She looked around – hoping to see who it was.

Even though Leila had already a hunch about who it was.

“Leila…”

There it was again. And it was getting louder and louder. This time, she was sure.

She could hear her father calling her name.

“D-Dad…” She wanted to say out loud – but she couldn’t.

Her lips seemed to be glued together – as if she couldn’t say anything even...