“Miss Rayne, how may I assist you?”

“Get to Central Square immediately. Find Fiona and take her back home.” Lois’ relationship with Leon had recently improved, and she wasn’t about to Let any mishap jeopardize that.

From the earlier incident, she sensed that Leon hadn’t entirely forgotten Fiona; rather, Fiona’s misery had evoked his compassion.

Meanwhile, Millie emerged from an alleyway and stepped into a bookstore.

She purchased a book on modern jewelry design, and as she was leaving, a sudden screech of brakes filled the air, followed by a thud. A woman had been struck by a car.

Shaken, Millie looked over and felt a chill run through her. It was Fiona who had been hit while crossing the road.

equally startled, stumbled out of the car, his body quaking. “Are you

she saw two men eyeing her. Acting quickly, she pushed past a woman who

the onlookers

all right? I saw the car hit her.” Their voices

didn’t she demand compensation from the driver

for the accident scratched the

Fiona was struck, Lois took Leon’s hand and reassured

run away.” Leon’s brow furrowed as he spotted

street, giving them a knowing wink. They seemed to understand and promptly

L A ‘s L

told Millie that something had gone terribly wrong with Fiona, so she

with alert eyes, Millie noticed two unfamiliar men departing

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