Chapter Twelve

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Chapter 12: The one with sweat on his forehead bears nothing but guilt, and they carry have brought the trouble on a golden platter.     Panglossian(adj): extremely and foolishly optimistic even in the worst circumstances and when facing unrelieved hardships or adversity.     William was careful as he treaded toward the door to not make too much noise and wake Lorraine just yet. He carefully twisted the door handle and let the hinges squeak as the door opened.   The room was very dim, with only Lorraine's pink night light on, but he could see the silhouette of her body beneath the blankets the shadow that formed on her wall, and he could see her brown hair laying on her pillow. He breathed two deep breaths before walking in ans turning the main light on.   Lorraine did not mov

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