Chapter 1118:

At once, Jeffery moved to her side. “Slow down, Alicia. There’s no need to hurry,” he said, concern evident in his tone.

Joanne felt her features go rigid, remaining rooted where she stood, uncertain what to do.

Her gaze followed Jeffery as he walked away, her thoughts tumbling in confusion.

In just a few strides, Jeffery reached Alicia, clasped her hand gently, and, with practiced tenderness, brushed a stray lock of hair away from her face.

“Why do you look so freaked out?” Jeffery asked, his eyebrows raised in concern.

Alicia’s eyes scanned him quickly, her voice barely above a whisper. “I heard two loud bangs just now. Linsey said the chandelier upstairs almost fell. I got scared… Thought you might’ve been under it.”

Jeffery let out a quiet laugh, trying to ease her worry. “I’m good, seriously. Not even a scratch.”

weren’t standing particularly close, but something about the air between them felt personal, as if it wrapped them in a space no one else could enter. Joanne noticed the shift in energy

Alicia. Without rushing, she turned

were still locked in each other’s arms, lost in their own world, completely oblivious to

Collin quietly stepped up next to Linsey. He leaned in and muttered, “Let’s just watch for now. No need to

subtle nod, deciding to hang back

her voice low

in Dustin’s arms, seemed to snap out of a trance. She scrambled to her feet, avoiding Hester’s gaze like it

holds stories

sorry,” Dolores

himself together fast. Standing tall, he looked Hester

twitched in a bitter half-smile. Her voice dripped with

to the chandelier, which was still wobbling faintly,

we’re so sorry. We failed to double-check the fixtures. Turns out the screws holding the

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