“Miss Rayne, how may I assist you?”

“Get to Central Square immediately. Find Fiona and take her back home.” Lois’ relationship with Leon had recently improved, and she wasn’t about to Let any mishap jeopardize that.

From the earlier incident, she sensed that Leon hadn’t entirely forgotten Fiona; rather, Fiona’s misery had evoked his compassion.

Meanwhile, Millie emerged from an alleyway and stepped into a bookstore.

She purchased a book on modern jewelry design, and as she was leaving, a sudden screech of brakes filled the air, followed by a thud. A woman had been struck by a car.

Shaken, Millie looked over and felt a chill run through her. It was Fiona who had been hit while crossing the road.

startled, stumbled out of the car, his body quaking. “Are you okay?”

her. Acting quickly, she pushed past a woman who

away, the onlookers

she all right? I saw the car hit her.” Their voices were tinged with concern and

I saw it too. Why didn’t she demand compensation from the driver but just ran away? Is something amiss

scratched the back

where Fiona was struck, Lois

been able to run away.”

the eye of two men standing across the street, giving them a knowing wink. They

E L A ‘s L I B

so she threw caution to the wind, crossed the road, and ran off in

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