When Maja stepped out of the building, she was still fuming. Failing to meet with Zoey and now learning that the victim's family

had received compensation, it seemed the matter had been effectively buried by Fitch. With Zoey's own cooperation in not

pursuing the case further, Maja, as an outsider, was utterly powerless.

Her expression was sour as she climbed into her car.

Beck, unsure how to offer comfort, thought for a moment before suggesting, "How about we swing by Greenfield Gardens?"

Greenfield Gardens was lan's villa, currently likely under the care of his assistant Jeff, since lan was away.

Feeling both exhausted and indignant about how Zoey's situation had been resolved, Maja agreed, though she knew she was

powerless to intervene in the legal proceedings, especially since all parties involved seemed to have accepted the outcome.

Clenching her fists, she blamed herself for pulling Zoey out of a mess but failing to teach her emotional independence.

What had she told Zoey back then? Zoey had been clinging to a sliver of affection from Belinda, and Maja had suggested she try

finding something else to fill that void. Clearly, Zoey had turned to Fitch, unbeknownst to Maja at first. By the tshe found out, it

was too late.

Rubbing her temples, Maja spoke wearily, "Let's head to Greenfield Gardens, Beck."

She was too tired and could feel her energy waning, her eyelids already fighting a losing battle.

Upon arriving at the villa and entering the security code at the gate, Maja was met with the sight of Jeff waiting for them at the

doorstep.

Pennyfeather," Jeff greeted, a note of surprise in his voice. He hadn't

had left the country.

everything just as she had left it—the decoration unchanged, the sound of dog and wolf barking

was Coco and

Jeff had already instructed the kitchen

cushion in her lap, Maja felt herself drifting off but was jolted awake

dead?

a call

to have been found. I'll check

I don't have much experience with

to Greenfield Gardens; we can take care of

I'll go after

couch,

wakewhen it's tfor dinner. I'm

"Sure."

her way upstairs,

lan's bedroom, with its understated luxury, and now, it all just

and turning in bed, unable to sleep, she wondered if she was developing anxiety. Pregnant and unable to resort to

she forced herself

Jeff, carrying a tray of tea, guessed that Maja had gone

"Any news from lan?"

an hour ago, Beck had briefed Jeff

"Nothing."

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