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Chapter 8: Chasing Secrets

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last update 최신 업데이트: 2025-09-08 03:05:04

Zara's POV

As the first morning light spilled into the room, casting soft gold across the floor. I rifled through the wardrobe, seeking something simple that wouldn’t draw too much attention.

Eventually, I settled for a knee-length, flared gown. It was more eye-catching than I wanted, but it was the closest to ordinary I could find.

I gathered my hair into a messy ponytail. In the garage, I scanned the cars, searching for the least ostentatious one. Most of them were sleek beasts that screamed wealth and status. I wanted none of that.

I was still debating which car to take when a man’s voice cut through my thoughts.

“Aria,” he called, his tone firm. Once, twice, I didn't answer.

But the third time, it finally sank in, Aria, that’s me now, I have to get used to the name. I turned quickly, forcing a smile that felt brittle.

“Hi.”

“What are you doing?” he asked, his brow creased with concern.

I couldn’t tell him the truth, I needed to go to Queens to see Raina. He seemed to be a driv
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