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."

ever since she'd been in Greenfield, life had thrown so much

proper catch-up; now she

as soon

wanted to let you know. I'm aware you're busy there. By the

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

the air. He's even getting engaged to Wendy of the

abroad, and their families are set

the goings-on back home. Since when did Fitch, notorious for his

decide to

"Is Zoey doing okay?"

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

industry at least."

the situation; Zoey still couldn't let go of Fitch. And who could blher? Fitch was a standout,

past tenderness towards Zoey had obviously left its mark. If he kept being cold to

couldn't fall for him.

about to ask more when a loud

call you back later;

"Sure, Maja. Take care."

hanging up, Carol

with news of the Miller Group CEO's

had been everywhere all

that moment, her phone

last encounter at the evening party, they'd kept in occasional contact. Clearly, Zoey had seen the news and reached

to offer comfort.

[You holding up okay?]

just

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

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the Miller Group announced the handover of all

CEO's arrest for investigation.

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