Renee hesitated for a moment and answered the call.

The voice on the other end introduced themselves directly, “Is this Renee Thompson? This is Centrolis Suburban Prison.”

Renee’s heart raced, and her legs suddenly felt weak.

“We need to confirm with you.” The voice continued. “Your father is Melvin Thompson, is that correct?”

“Yes…”

“Melvin Thompson’s execution date is the 14th of this month.”

Renee took a sharp breath, staggering and leaning against a nearby tree.

“Ms. Renee Thompson, are you there?”

Renee took deep breaths, trying to remain calm. “Yes, I’m listening…”

practice, a death row inmate is allowed to meet with family members before the execution.

as if millions of insects were buzzing loudly in Renee’s ears. She hung up and started running along the street, hoping she could escape the mockery

However…

of Melvin using her mother to blackmail her, forcing her to

and threaten her when she refused to do those

not her father—he

let out a scream. Her cries mixed with the sound of the waves, fading away in ripples similar

time arrived

She wore plain clothes with a light touch of makeup, looking to have a fragile sense of

resolute as a dagger, and she wished

his swollen eyes

person he was, especially considering Nicholas’ comrades were also inside. Those inmates found opportunities to teach him a lesson every day. Even

out in a wheelchair—one of his legs was already crippled, several fingers were broken, and his neck was constantly crooked. He could only look at

saw him in this state, she was taken aback but calmed

It seems you’re doing well

Even though reinforced glass was separating them, she involuntarily

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