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Chapter 185

Author: Ena Starr
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-30 05:27:09

Abigail

Liliana’s breath was coming in harsh bursts as the officer standing behind her began reciting her rights in a mechanical voice. “You are under arrest for attempted murder,” the officer said firmly, “You have the right to remain silent…”

I watched, still breathing fast, as they pulled her upright and began marching her toward the door. Liliana’s eyes, wide and burning with disbelief, found mine. There was something savage about her expression and yet, for all her fire, there was still confusion behind it too.

I shrank back as they passed, letting my body tremble visibly to sell the act. The officer I had tucked myself behind patted my shoulder gently. “It’s okay now, ma’am. You’re safe. Everything is going to be alright.”

I nodded mutely, swallowing down the shaking breath I didn’t have to fake. I let him guide me toward the open doorway, down the short steps and into the fading afternoon light. Outside, three police cars were parked in a rough semi-circle on the lawn, their r
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