Chapter 1676:

Jayden rushed to her side, enfolding her in protective arms. “Tracy’s not ready to see you. Shall we leave?”

Misery etched deep lines across her features as she nodded in defeat. “What choice do I have? She’s hidden away like a turtle in its shell, and I can’t force her out.”

Jayden released a gentle sigh as he helped her rise.

Above them, unseen, Tracy watched their retreat through tear-glazed eyes.

Her phone’s sudden ring shattered her reverie—Hardy’s name blazed across the screen. Her movements were mechanical as she answered.

“Well done. Elyse gave up and left,” Hardy reported. “Your cover’s blown, but we can buy you some time.”

crying

without news about Tracy. When the weight of uncertainty finally crushed her resolve, she sought out

Lowell entering the

A tremor of desperate hope threaded

others inside. I believe Tracy sensed something

worried at her lower lip as determination crystallized within her. “Where’s this villa

eyebrows arched in surprise. “You want to see Tracy? Are you

breathed, her resolve

consequences, Jayden relented.

At a particular entrance, Elyse stood mesmerized by the dying sun, her emotions churning

her fists thundered against the door. “Tracy, I know you’re in there! Please come out!” Her anguished pleas echoed unanswered until she collapsed, tears streaming

arms. “Tracy’s not ready to

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