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Chapter 23: Her Name Is Red

Penulis: CASSANDRA MILLS
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-02-25 01:54:14

**Leylie’s POV**

I rushed out of the bedroom. “Urgh! I’m so late!” I shrieked, scrambling to shove my red costume into my backpack without even bothering to fold it properly. “Sheila’s gonna murder me."

Maya sprawled on the couch, her lower lip in a pout that usually worked on Mom. “Can I come watch you tonight? Just once? I’m literally dying of boredom here.”

Grace, leaning against the kitchen counter with her tea mug halfway to her mouth, choked on a laugh at the absurdity of Maya's request.

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