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Sarah, Mark, and David paled.
Vivian had texted the police during the chaos.
David panicked. “No, this can’t be
happening.”
He lunged at Jessica, his hands clamping
around her neck.
Before I could react, Mark, his face contorted
with rage, charged at me.
Vivian yanked me back. Mark’s fist grazed my
ear as he stumbled.
“Help her!” I screamed, fighting Mark with
Vivian’s help.
The manager and others pulled David off
Jessica. Sarah, seeing the situation.
deteriorating, tried to slip away.
A coworker caught her, and another brawl
erupted.
The police arrived quickly, restoring order.
David was pinned to the ground roaring like
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erupted.
The police arrived quickly, restoring order.
David was pinned to the ground, roaring like
an animal. Jessica, tears streaming down her
face, sat up, clutching her belly.
Seeing Jessica alive, David’s roars ceased, replaced by stunned disbelief.
He went limp, giving up the fight.
I told the police about Lily, begging them to find her. I pointed out the tainted water
bottle.
As they loaded me into the ambulance, I knew
I would live.
Exhausted, I fell asleep.
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