Shera courteously declined Lily’s offer and returned her focus to her porridge. Despite her outward calm, she couldn’t help but steal occasional glances at Marcus.

Lily followed her gaze, sensing that Shera’s “work” excuse might not be the full story. There was someone she held in her affection.

At a separate table, Trenton sat across from Marcus, having completed the inspection of Marcus’s car.

Trenton’s tone was grave as he revealed, “There was a bomb planted beneath your car, but I managed to defuse it. These individuals are exceptionally ruthless.”

Once the ignition was turned, the outcome would have been catastrophic.

Marcus’s suspicions were confirmed. It was indeed a bomb.

Trenton scanned the restaurant discreetly, assessing the patrons to identify any potential threats.

Angela’s Library

something else that struck me as

Marcus urged

I observed a vehicle with a black License

hearing his words, Marcus’s brow

plate was an exceedingly

the man who intruded into your room yesterday?” Trenton

promptly shook

“No, it’s not his.”

a keen eye, could discern whether the guy from

him a five-year respite to stay in Preagend. Once that term lapsed,

no contact with the people on the island, signaling his intention not

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