Episode 44

A mysterious number appeared on David's phone, catching him off guard. He hesitantly answered,

"Hello?"

Silence greeted him from the other end.

"Who is this?" David inquired, trying to gather some information.

Again, there was no response. These strange calls had been happening for years, leaving David perplexed each time. He often wondered who could be behind them.

Shaw, David's long-lost brother, disconnected the call as soon as he heard David's voice. Shaw harbored a deep sense of shame for the things his brother, Nicholas, had done, making it difficult for him to face David. However, he couldn't resist the urge to at least hear from David in some way.

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The holiday season arrived swiftly, and June packed her bags to spend time with Sonia, her close friend. But when June reached Sonia's house, she discovered that Sonia wasn't there. She immediately dialed Sonia's number.

"Hi, Sonia," June greeted her.

"June, how are you?" Sonia exclaimed cheerfully.

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