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17: Holt Estate

Author: Fiona Cakes
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-11 16:40:28

The private jet touched down at Teterboro Airport just after dusk. A steady drizzle streaked across the tarmac, misting the sleek black SUV that waited on the runway. The airport staff moved with silent efficiency, ushering Debby and a still-weak Tasha from the plane into the vehicle. Miss Tania and Chris climbed in last, looking behind them, always watching, always ready.

The drive was long and quiet, interrupted only by the sound of tires on wet pavement and the occasional sniffle from Debby, who hadn't said much since they boarded. Tasha rested against the window, her eyes half-lidded. Her bruises were still fresh, but the exhaustion clung to her like a second skin. She hadn't spoken a full sentence since leaving Kingston.

"You okay back there?" Chris asked, glancing at them in the rearview mirror.

Debby nodded. "Just tired."

Tasha gave a faint hum. She wasn't okay, but she wasn't sure she ever would be.

They turned onto a narrow, gravel lane lined with towering oaks. At the end sa
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