Douglas rubbed his eyes again to be sure about what he was seeing. The letter he held in his hands contained the exact words of a traitor.

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　　"Dear Mark,

　　I know you might have been wondering why I haven't gotten back to you for almost a month since the last time Lalita delivered the letter.

　　These might sound like the words of a hypocrite, but I must admit to you, Mark. Douglas isn't the person I thought him to be. I feel grateful towards ...