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Chapter 176: Old Friends, New Alarms

Author: Crystal L.C
last update publish date: 2026-02-24 18:59:25

James jerked up from his seat so fast his stool almost tipped over, the legs scraping sharply against the floor.

"Pearce!" he exclaimed.

Caleb stood too, though not nearly as smoothly. His balance wavered for a precarious moment, one hand reaching out to steady itself against the counter, before he righted himself with the dignity of a man pretending the stumble hadn't happened.

They grabbed each other's hands firmly, a reunion's laughter breaking through the heavy residue of tension that had b
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She must have sought out Sarah for revenge..
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How did Tiana escaped?
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