Chapter 1677:

Her phone’s sudden ring shattered her reverie—Hardy’s name blazing 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.”

Tracy’s voice wavered. “She was crying just now… so heartbroken. It’s tearing me apart.”

Static crackled through Hardy’s weary sigh. “Nothing can be done. We’re near our goal. Elyse will understand when the time comes.”

“But I don’t want her to see me,” Tracy whispered, the confession weighing like lead on her tongue. “If the plan succeeds, if I get the chance, I just want to disappear.”

A heavy silence stretched between them before Hardy responded with quiet resolve. “Running isn’t the answer, Tracy. You need to face this.”

emotion. “She didn’t

“I witnessed it.

as she battled to contain the

into her voice, she pivoted the conversation. “Has

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“Listen, I’ve got

crumbled like a house of cards. She slid down the wall, collapsing in on herself. Tears traced silver paths down her

“I’m so, so sorry. I never meant to shut you out. I just

erupted

Jayden’s protective embrace, weeping until exhaustion finally claimed

knew, but her grief remained

fitful slumber in the car, granting him his first

steered toward home, his phone chirped with news that Lucille and Leon were

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