“Then, where did the insect disappear to?” Roland’s skepticism remained intact.

“I discarded it,” Laurel replied, arms crossed in confidence,

An unexpected sensation crawled on Millie’s shoulder, her instinctual reaction halted by Roland’s hasty approach.

“Don’t move; the insect is on you Roland intervened, capturing the insect and fixing Laurel with an incensed glare.

“You claimed innocence, yet here it is.” Roland’s rebuke hung heavy in the air.

With the insect’s discovery, Laurel’s head drooped in embarrassment.

The mystery of the insect’s disappearance within the house was solved-it had surreptitiously found its way onto Millie.

creature, her hands grew cold, and her ire was directed squarely at Laurel. The origins of the insect’s placement on her bed became apparent: it was

conceive such devious plans left Millie astounded. The depths of

“Aah!”

cry, the insect sinking its bite into the back of his hand

Millie and Laurel redirected their attention

her shock palpable upon witnessing Roland’s grimace of pain. Her words trembled weakly as she informed, “Roland, the insect’s bite

the consequences of your actions!”

G E L A ‘s L I B R

Millie advised. Without delay, Laurel ushered Roland to

relief escaping her lips. With the insect’s absence, an air of tranquility settled over her surroundings. Yet she acknowledged that wariness around Laurel would be a wise

an act of self-inflicted harm-a stone thrown

her bedroom, Millie employed a flashlight to meticulously scour the room, eliminating any residual traces

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