Chapter 21 | 5 Days
Dante's POV _21,200 words to save Mimi. It felt small._ We were at 21,200 words. 21,200 words to save Mimi. It felt small. Like trying to hold the ocean in a cup. I woke up first. Cassie was asleep. Mimi between us. Her small hand on my chest. Cassie’s hand in mine. 5 days. I whispered, “5 days, anak.” Mimi mumbled in her sleep, “Fight.” My phone buzzed on the floor. *Atty. Mara:* `Bank statements received. Photos submitted. 5 days to add more.` “Cassie,” I said. “What?” She was half asleep. Hair everywhere. “5 days,” I said. She sat up. Rubbed her eyes. “Okay,” she said. “Then we fill 5 days with proof.” --- We made a list. On the back of a grocery receipt. Because that’s all we had. _5 Days. 5 Proofs._ _Da
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