When the Family 197

Chapter 197 Keep the Act Going

Finished

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.

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

prey.

at her. It stripped

And Jean finally understood-

leaving the haunted house?

woman.

frame. She looked like someone who didn’t just win fights, but chose

the 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

She had to

how much this woman knew–was she aware of Jean’s connection to Abyssal Choir?

what this woman wanted, Jean couldn’t let a

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The woman sneered.

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Her chin lifted slightly, and the words left

hadn’t expected that. Not

expression didn’t so

brows furrowed, eyes confused. “Pretending

to play

what, she wasn’t going to

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