The Unlucky Turn by Mark Twain 162
Chap Chapter 162
raised her voice intercontentionally scanning the surrounding guests.
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around at the crowd with burning eyes.
“I suddenly fainted at the mall before, and it was Leilani who saved me! If it weren’t for her, I don’t know what state I’d be in right now!”
She paused, looked at Dante, and spoke firmly. “And when Mr. Langley had his heart attack, it was Leilani who treated him! Her medical skills are amazing, and she has a kind heart. How could she be a bad person? Regardless of whether she’s been to prison or not, Leilani’s kindness to me and Mr. Langley is real. We should be thanking her. Who are you to spout nonsense here?”
As soon as these words came out, the guests’ expressions gradually softened, and whispers started up again.
“So that’s it. No wonder Dante values her so much.”
“Being able to save a life is indeed impressive.”
“As for the prison thing, maybe there’s more to the story…”
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