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Only then did Anna feel relieved. She slumped onto the sofa, utterly drained. "Good. Next time, please, I'm begging you—don't run off like that. I swear, I almost had a heart attack."

Her adorable earnestness warmed Chloe Bishop's heart. She took Anna's hand and sat down beside her on the sofa, soothing her. "It's fine. Next time, I'll make sure I take it before I leave. Or better yet