When the Family 197

Chapter 197 Keep the Act Going

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Jean pressed her lips into a tight line, her entire face sharp with tension, like she was walking into battle.

The end of the alley–the street—was right there.

Her footsteps quickened.

And then-

A loud thud.

A hand suddenly clapped down on her shoulder. Not too hard, not too soft–but heavy with purpose, with presence. Her whole body flinched under it.

Her breath caught. Her chest tightened like something had snapped taut inside her.

Jean’s eyes widened instinctively.

So it really happened after all.

She gritted her teeth and turned around without hesitation.

Standing behind her was a tall woman–easily six feet.

Her black hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, sleek and sharp.

pair of coal–dark eyes that looked like they could cut through bone. She withdrew her hand slowly, sizing

prey.

didn’t just look at her.

And Jean finally understood-

feeling of being watched ever since leaving the haunted house? It had come

woman.

lines, powerful frame. She looked like someone who

dry lump

you need something?” she asked, her voice small and uncertain, trembling just enough to sound scared. She looked up with wide, innocent eyes, playing the part of the clueless, harmless teenager

choice. She had to keep

connection to Abyssal Choir? Or had she just followed her for

what this woman wanted, Jean couldn’t let a

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The woman sneered.

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lifted slightly, and the words left her lips with a distinct

that.

expression didn’t so much

furrowed,

going to play dumb

matter what, she wasn’t going to admit anything

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