Chapter 756:

Howard’s hand gently squeezed hers. He noticed how cold her fingers felt.

“My mom doesn’t judge people like that,” he said, his words a quiet reassurance. “She’s the kind of person who sees the good in everyone. You’re incredible, Milly. Once she gets to know you, she’ll see that.”

“You’re making it sound better than it is,” Milly said, her voice low, unsure whether to laugh or brush off the compliment.

Howard smiled. “I’m not making anything up. It’s just the truth,” he replied, glancing briefly at Madisyn, almost as if he were waiting for her to back him up.

Madisyn, always calm and certain, gave a small nod. “It’s true. My mom really does like you.”

Milly felt the reassurance settle in her chest.

their skin. The streetlights above flickered, casting

through the stillness. She glanced at the screen,

voice erupted on the other end. “Help me… please,

with panic and tears. It took a moment for Madisyn to recognize the voice, so choked with fear it was almost

desperate and full of raw emotion. “I know only you can help me, Madisyn. Please… I’ll

her voice steady.

have evidence. Evidence

cut off as the call ended, leaving Madisyn staring at the darkened screen of her phone. She could feel it—the

overheard, asked, “What’s

Hector. It’s what

without

eyes. Her gaze was wide with despair, the desire to simply

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