For some reason, Xavier's heart raced as he pushed through the crowd, anxiously searching for her. It wasn't until he spotted her at the checkout counter that he felt relieved. After paying, Yvette went home to cook and rest.

Now that she was pregnant, she was determined to protect this child with everything she had.

After working on some sheet music for a while, Yvette lay back in her recliner, listening to music and reading, gently placing her hand on her belly and whispering, "Baby, grow strong and healthy."

At that moment, her phone rang. When Yvette picked it up, she saw an unfamiliar text message with a gruesome picture.

Her phone nearly dropped as her hand trembled. Assuming it was a prank, she deleted the message without much thought.

Later that night, as darkness fell, there were faint noises outside. Being the light sleeper that she was, Yvette was soon awakened by the sound. She walked into the living room, asking, "Who's there? "Xavier, is that you?"

As she had changed the lock, she thought that Xavier was making all that noise because he couldn't come in.

But as soon as she spoke, the outside noises ceased.

Yvette peered through the peephole. There was no one outside.

Feeling uneasy, she returned to her bedroom and secured the door with an object.

Even though she went back to bed, she couldn't sleep when she recalled the disturbing photo from earlier in the day.

Since her hearing aid was broken and the direct communication device with Ray had been sent for repairs, Yvette could only contact Ray by phone now.

"Ray?"

"I'm here."

you come over

"I'm on my way."

phone, he stepped out

the

who was next door, heard the commotion from Yvette's side. He then thought he heard her

recalled how he had told her to call her if she needed

had

different outfit, glanced at himself in

He listened to her talk about

apparently trying

the lock tonight.

was about to head

forward. Ready for whatever was behind the door, he opened it, only to find Xavier standing there

looked at the stranger

He relaxed his fists, composed

to see Xavier at the door. She thought that the noise

disturbing you. I'm okay now. You

then glanced

behind him.

your business," came the familiar

as he hissed, "You're coming

wavered slightly. "I'm not going

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