Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 874

Chapter 874:

Joanna obeyed, lifting her gaze to see a small, indistinct figure across the bridge. It was too blurry to make out, but she was sure the cries were coming from it. Anxiously, she looked around. Where had Alice and the others gone? Why was she left alone?

“Alice! Alice!” Joanna’s voice broke through the silence, her fear sharpening her cries.

From the corner of her eye, Joanna noticed the figure drawing nearer. Terror gripped her, and she bolted. “Please, don’t come any closer! I didn’t mean to do it! I didn’t push Madeline! I didn’t even see how she fell!” she pleaded silently, her heart pounding as she ran.

Despite her efforts, the figure relentlessly closed in. With a sense of impending doom, she shut her eyes tightly, convinced it had come for vengeance—perhaps even her life.

Then, the crying ceased. Hesitantly, Joanna opened her eyes and saw an adorable infant sitting beside her, its large black eyes gleaming as it offered her a silent smile. The fear melted away instantly. Tentatively, she reached out to touch the child, but in a flash, it was gone.

the reality of her surroundings, with familiar faces

don’t be afraid. The baby doesn’t blame you. This was its destiny, and it’s not

asked, still trying

Alice revealed. “I’ve mastered hypnosis. It started right after you exited the car. Joanna, death isn’t truly terrible. I understand your guilt about the baby, but you need to realize that it’s not your fault. You have

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tender voice, she threw herself into her arms,

you

was more powerful than mere words. For a moment, Joanna wondered if it was all

in her. She felt she needed to be confident in

could think it