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CHAPTER 99: MOTHER'S CONCERN

Penulis: Lizzy Fash
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-20 19:29:50

CARLY RHODES

The house was silent again after the buzzling of the party—too silent. Guests left, laughter is now non existent, plates cleared, but my mind was far from still. I was in my armchair, my eyes on the muted light rocking from the chandelier. I'd seen it in my daughter's eyes that evening: that stubborn, searing silence she wore like a shield whenever she's hurting. Daniel had been at her side, their outfits matching—clearly not her choice; I knew Rebel well enough.

But her silence… It disturbs me greatly and keeps me worried because she is everything but the silent type so I know the situation must be bad.

I grabbed the phone before my brain could devour me. She answered on the third ring.

"Mom?" Her voice had that familiar edge, half impatience, half fatigue.

"Rebel", I said softly, "are you home?"

"Yes." A pause. I could hear some noise in the background—maybe the kids. "Why?"

I sat back, legs crossed. "Because we need to talk, sweetie. About tonight, about what I saw."

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