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177 Ruled out

Author: Daisy
last update publish date: 2026-07-05 22:25:00

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~~Jenaya~~

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Knox pulls the car to a stop. But he doesn't move.

I unbuckle my seatbelt and reach for the door handle.

“Do you want me to come in with you?” he asks, concern etched in his voice.

I shake my head once. “No. I'll take care of it,”

Then I'm out.

I race toward the door, slamming my fist hard on it.

No one comes through.

I press the doorbell once, my chest heaving fast.

Still nothing.

That's when I start banging on the door.

Snow's neighbor peeks out of the window but doesn't sa
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