I Kindly request my readers to read 20th chapter first 'Hassle' and the next chapter is 21st 'Reached'.
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"Well, that could easily take more than half an hour."
The moment I heard an hour from the old man, my lips apart in surprise and a quick shiver sent to my spine. With a disappointment, I tardily laid my head on the headrest and mumbled to myself. "Like, seriously. More than a half hour." And I wiped out my solely tears.
In an instant, Aresco looked at me and placed his thumb on my chin and the index finger under the chin. The action caused me slowly turn my face and confront his facade. His lightless grey orbs were exactly staring into my dull hazel eyes and our faces were a few inches away.