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Chapter 164: You have been through enough

Penulis: Luciana diamond
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Penelope descended the stairs slowly, her slippers making faint, lazy sounds against the polished floor. The late afternoon sun spilled through the wide glass windows, throwing gold streaks across the living room. Andy was slouched on the couch, eyes glued to the television. His brows furrowed in concentration as the calm but grim voice of a newscaster filled the air.

“The body of a young woman was found early this morning in the Los Angeles River...”

Penelope froze halfway down the stairs. Her pulse quickened. She continued her descent, trying to steady her breath as she eased onto the couch beside him.

The camera panned to the victim’s photo.

Her throat tightened.

Nora.

Her heart nearly stopped.

Andy sighed heavily, shaking his head in disbelief. “Such a beautiful young lady,” he said softly. “Who would have the heart to murder someone like that and toss her into a river like garbage?” He rubbed his chin, grief and disgust mingling in his voice.

Penelope forced a smile, though her
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