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167. Trustworthy Friend

Author: VERARI
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-08 21:55:48

Poppy was shocked, her chest pounding furiously. She wanted to scream, but someone's hand covered her mouth.

“Poppy, don't shout, and speak softly,” Alice whispered.

Poppy looked to the side and saw Alice crouching near her bed with a serious expression. Then she nodded in response.

The time is one o'clock in the morning. Alice usually goes to bed early, but she has suddenly appeared in her room, which should have been locked from the inside.

“What are you doing here, Alice? How do you get in?” Poppy inquired while sitting down.

“Listen to me carefully, Poppy. Immediately meet Mrs. April on the first floor through this room's balcony.”

“What—”

Alice again covered her mouth with a hand as she was about to scream. “I've put a rope ladder on the balcony railing in case something happens. Go down with that and don't make any noise.”

“Why? What happened?” Poppy spoke in a panicked tone.

“Intruders are entering this house. All the guards outside fainted for no apparent reason. I'm sure thos
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