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Chapter 399: Beatrice Watches from Home
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2026-03-10 18:22:56Beatrice watched the feed on mute.
The television was angled away from the window so the afternoon light would not wash out the image. She did not need the sound. She had learned long ago that tone distracted from substance.
Lillian’s testimony replayed in segments across networks that were careful now. No commentary layered over the footage. No panels interrupting with
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