She hated it - the very existence of child trafficking, the snatchers lurking on the streets ready to pounce. Why had she been the

one to endure such horror?

She had never truly moved on. Nightmares haunted her sleep, so she trained relentlessly, becoming stronger with each passing

day.

In her dreams, she thwarted the disaster over and over, grasping her brother's hand tafter time. Waking up only reminded her

how surreal the world felt.

"Do you believe it, Maja? He's still alive, still waiting for me. Sometimes, I swear I can hear him calling'sis"."

Maja reached for a tissue from the box nearby and handed it to her. The woman didn't take it. Instead, she lay down and slowly

closed her eyes, tears streaming like a faulty faucet.

Maja didn't know what to say and left quietly, giving her the solitude she needed.

Back in her bedroom, sleep eluded Maja, a deep sense of melancholy washing over her. It was then that Carol called, inquiring

when she'd return home.

"I'm not sure yet, Carol. You're really getting married?"

There was a brief silence before Carol laughed on the other end, "Yeah, if you don't cback soon, I'll be hitched before you

know it."

felt a pang of guilt. Carol was her best friend, but ever

hardly had tfor a proper catch-up; now

as

aware you're busy there. By the way, didn't you askto keep an eye

to be up to something. But according to Mia, it's all one-sided on Zoey's part. Mia's made sure the whole

the air. He's even getting

from abroad, and their families

back home. Since when did Fitch, notorious for

decide to get

"Is Zoey doing okay?"

much. She's been working hard, landing sbig contracts for your company. She's earned a

industry at least."

couldn't let go of Fitch. And who could blher? Fitch was a standout, even

Zoey had obviously left its mark. If he

couldn't fall for him.

about to ask more when a loud thud cfrom outside

I'll have to call you back later; something's cup

"Sure, Maja. Take care."

Carol

TV buzzed with news of the Miller Group CEO's imprisonment and his sole heiress's

it all. The story had been everywhere all day, from news channels

TV off. At that moment, her

the evening party, they'd kept in

to offer comfort.

[You holding up okay?]

couldn't be better, just enjoying

the reply, Zoey wanted to ask what exactly was going on with the Miller family, but the mastermind

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