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Chapter 78– A Sister's Departure

Author: Sutanaa
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-27 04:58:06

The apartment door slammed shut, shaking the frame as Cassandra stormed out. The echo rang in Selena’s ears, louder than her sobs. She dropped to the floor in the hallway, clutching at the space where her sister had been moments ago. Her fingers scraped the wood as if she could hold onto Cassandra through the floor, but there was nothing left but emptiness.

Her chest heaved. Her voice cracked into silence. “Cassie, please don’t leave me.” But the car engine outside roared to life, then faded into the distance. Selena pressed her palms against her ears, trying to block out the sound, but it was too late. Cassandra was gone.

She stumbled back into the apartment, the weight of loneliness wrapping around her like a chain. The rooms felt larger now, every corner echoing her grief. She grabbed her phone, her hands trembling, and dialed Cassandra again. No answer. Again. Still nothing. Her tears blurred the screen. She tried their mother, desperate for comfort, but the call went unanswered.
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