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hen at Hank, who w

ynthetic skin is far superior, with fewer complications. Besides," I added, my eyes flicking towards Lila' s h

went out

ts, Mr. and Mrs., visited

r face a patchwork of ointments

eyes red-rimmed, tr

ax is asking f

, her voice rasp

who fawned over me. I wouldn't tie myself to

ce went from tired

opportunist, sh

ow... I' d be willing to offer you a partnership in

re something slimy he' d found on his shoe.

pression carefully arran

my sister' s cruel words. She' s... not herself. May I... ma

sneering, bandaged face to mine,

softened almost

erhaps you can talk some s

nother life, had called me a viper an