“My grandma needs me.

I’ve got to go. You should head home too.”

Once the call ended, Marcus couldn’t shake the feeling that something sinister lay behind Millie’s fainting episode. If she were in Preagend, he would have thoroughly checked her for hidden wounds.

Wounds too small to notice, yet significant enough to warrant concern.

The next day, Shera paid Celeste a visit. It took her half a day to recount her harrowing ordeal, convincing Celeste she was still among the Living.

Gazing at Shera with sorrow, Celeste seemed to be considering how much better it would be if Shera were her daughter-in-law.

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her to be innocent and even saw her as a daughter. To hear what you’ve endured is

gripped Celeste’s hand and

would’ve guessed that my own sister could be so cruel. Thankfully, I’m back now, and I can keep you company more

Shera, her eyes filled with worry. She

look so frail. Your skin is ashen, like you’ve been devoid of sunlight for too long. Where’s Rhea? I

you now that her plans have been uncovered,” Shera remarked, believing Rhea had no right to step out of the damp,

inquired, her eyes still filled with the hopeful notion that Shera and Marcus were

did see him Last night. I won’t lie, over the past five years, the thought of ending it all crossed my mind more times than

was my lifeline. But… when I finally returned,

voice broke as she spoke, her eyes cast

a mixture of sadness and guilt. Had she not been so eager to find Marcus a

fond of, was actually the gifted designer

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