Chapter 51: Pill Pagoda
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He let the thought linger for a second, something warm sliding through his chest. It wasn't pride or excitement, just a light spark of something he hadn't felt in a long time. He never had anyone honestly admire him in his old Villain life. He never had someone look at him with kind eyes.
But now…
He watched her walking away, still holding her hand to her chest like it was a treasure.
He took in a breath, then called out softly before she walked too far.
"Hmm. Can you point me to the Pill Pagoda?" he asked. "I don't know my way around here."
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