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."

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

catch-up; now she would probably

as soon as I

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

according to Mia, it's all one-sided on Zoey's part. Mia's made sure the

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

from abroad, and their families are set to

back home. Since when

decide to get

"Is Zoey doing okay?"

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

industry at least."

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

Zoey had obviously left its mark. If he kept being cold to her in

couldn't fall for him.

more when a

have to call you

"Sure, Maja. Take care."

Carol rubbed her temples

of the Miller Group CEO's imprisonment and his sole heiress's impending nuptials with

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

At that moment, her phone buzzed with a

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

to offer comfort.

[You holding up okay?]

be better, just enjoying sR&R at

ask what exactly was going on with the Miller

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the Miller Group announced

CEO's arrest for investigation.

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