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Author: Pen Glowy
last update Huling Na-update: 2022-01-09 03:19:56
In turmoil and fright, Amber whipped open the door and fled down the walkway toward the gates. She had no clear destination in mind—only the urgent need to get away. But the moment she crossed through the gate, her feet knew where to go.

They carried her to one place: the dock at Isis's private waterfront.

The surrounding area was deserted, given how secluded Isis’s home was. Amber stooped to the ground, grabbing fistfuls of stones and hurling them into the water—each one flung with fury and helplessness, as though aimed directly at someone.

“Come out and talk to me!” she cried, breathless with desperation. “You said you extended your hand of friendship to me, Mermaid! I know you’re in there—I know you hear me!”

She kept speaking as she threw more stones, her voice breaking.

“I’m in trouble. Always in trouble. I need money. You know why I need it!”

No answer came. The river remained still.

Amber panted from the exertion, still clutching stones in her fists. Her voice trembled. “What ki
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