The afternoon sun was dipping lower in the sky when Cornelia decided she needed to reach out. She was about to catch a bus out

of town, but something gnawed at her conscience. With a resigned sigh, she picked up her phone and dialed Maja, despite the time

difference.

“Cornelia?”

“Ms. Pennyfeather,” she greeted with a note of urgency in her voice.

“What's wrong? Is there a problem on set?”

“No, Ms. Pennyfeather. Zoey’s been in an accident. I suspect it’s the Bennitts’ doing. She's likely in trouble, and I know she

wouldn't call you herself.”

Maja’'s eyes narrowed, a suspicion she'd harbored about Zoey seemed to be manifesting, but she was tied up at a hotel waiting for

lan to emerge.

“How bad is it?”

“She nearly didn’t make it.”

Maja inhaled deeply, “And you're off to a shoot now?”

“Yeah, I just wanted to let you know. She was lucky this time, might not be next time.”

“Get on your bus, Cornelia. Do your job. I'll handle Zoey’s situation. I'll check with speople.”

“Take care of yourself, Ms. Pennyfeather.”

Tyler. The moment

with apprehension. He knew Maja’s protective streak, and if she kicked up a fuss, lan would no

family were to step in, the

chose not to answer, hoping to play dead. But when Maja’s calls went unanswered thrice, she

Bennitts are planning for Zoey, but if she gets hurt again,

play nice

say a word when being bullied. But Maja wouldn't let anyone who bullied her

planned to sit back and watch

couldn't let Wendy continue her reckless ways. If Fitch himself

hands.

rational. If there was no chance

marry Wendy very

again, this tvisiting her in the hospital. The lawyer

hospitalized and in such

with the police

cold tone, Zoey slowly shut her eyes. She was too weak to utter a word, let alone

doing alone, who would believe her? And even if she could evade

eyes, she

mouth, swallowing the pain in

them investigate,” she

a surprised look,

the police will

Zoey gazed out at the darkening sky, the drizzle still falling. Thoughts of Fitch

wound. She spent two

without more than Belinda’s

a message

to your station, not covet what isn't yours, and refrain from any further

brief sting in her heart

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