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Anna sat alone in the middle of the bonfire that night, her guilt returning and making her unable to sit any longer and stare at May, who still looked weak. Her eyes stared blankly at the flames in front of her and she exhaled heavily. Max deliberately nudged her shoulder, causing her to lose her balance before regaining it and sitting up straight, turning to look at the cause of her near fall. “What are you doing?” she asked sarcastically. Max chuckled at his successful prank. “You could knock down the tree above you with the sound of your breathing.” He joked. But that didn't melt the cold expression on Anna's face. Anna turned her gaze back to the fireplace as if unaffected. Max sat down next to her, glancing at Anna with concern. “Do you feel guilty?” “How could I not?” Anna repl

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