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Chapter 28

Author: Nita Vale
last update Last Updated: 2026-02-08 23:51:04

Elena

Elena pulled out her phone. “I’m calling a ride.”

“Elena, don’t be dramatic.”

“I’m not being dramatic. I’m leaving.” Her hands were still shaking as she opened the app. She stared at the screen. No drivers available in this area. She refreshed. Still nothing.

Fuck.

She tried another app. Same thing. The Cross estate was too far out, too isolated, too rich for regular drivers to bother with.

Her thumb hovered over Dr. Alex’s number.

“I’ll take you home.”

Elena looked up. Ethan stood by the
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