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."

her best friend, but ever since

had tfor a proper catch-up; now

cback as

let you know. I'm aware you're busy there. By the way, didn't you askto keep an eye on Zoey? She

up to something. But according to Mia, it's all one-sided

bothered to clear the air. He's even getting engaged to

abroad, and their families

stood frozen, feeling out of touch with the goings-on back home. Since when

decide to get

"Is Zoey doing okay?"

contracts

industry at least."

Zoey still couldn't let go of Fitch. And

its mark. If he kept being cold

couldn't fall for him.

ask more when a loud thud cfrom

call you back

"Sure, Maja. Take care."

Carol rubbed

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

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

TV off. At that moment, her phone

kept in

to offer comfort.

[You holding up okay?]

just enjoying sR&R

Zoey wanted to ask what exactly was going on with the Miller

thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

Miller Group

CEO's arrest for investigation.

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