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21| Missing Box

Author: Pris_writes
last update publish date: 2026-03-17 23:39:52
Sarah's POV

The car jerked as Valerie slammed her foot on the brake. My chest pressed hard against the seatbelt, and the luxury shopping bags in the back slid and toppled with a loud rustle. We both froze, our eyes scanning the street like trapped animals.

"Don't answer it," I hissed, reaching out as my trembling fingers brushed against Valerie’s hand. My heart pounded loudly in my ears.

"I have to," Valerie whispered, her expression hardened. "If I don’t answer, he might get suspicious. Sta
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