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over her, even though

about the Civil War, her

only a few days away. Ash

the pain spiked again,

raised her hand, her

ped, her gaze sh

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ave a really bad pain in my side, and I

ced at the clock, then back at Ashle

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eks flush. "No, it'

comfort isn't a reason to miss class. Drink

ickered. Ashley's

, her voice low. "I really th

udly, a theatrical di

ne suddenly develops a mysterious ailment. Honestly, the

he pain coiling tighter in her sid

he board, resuming her lectu

lank, trying to breathe through