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Chapter 22: “I Don’t Want Him Found”

Penulis: Crystal L.C
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-10-27 18:38:35

The morning came with a dull sky and heavy air that pressed down on everything. James hadn’t slept at all.

His eyes were swollen, red, and rimmed with exhaustion as he grabbed his car keys and stormed out of the house before dawn.

At the police station, the officers were already familiar with his voice — desperate, cracked, and trembling with anger.

He stood in front of the desk, his hands shaking slightly. “You said you would call me as soon as there’s any lead,” he said, his voice rough. “It’
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Why didn’t she just call James? Call the Police! Do Something!!!
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