“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.

startled, stumbled out of the car,

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

onlookers remained at the scene, murmuring

car hit

it too. Why didn’t she demand compensation from the driver but just ran away?

scratched the back

was struck, Lois took Leon’s hand

wouldn’t have been able to run away.”

across the street, giving them a knowing wink.

G E L A ‘s L I B R A

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

around with alert eyes, Millie noticed two unfamiliar men departing together among the crowd. Was Fiona frightened of

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