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Chapter 53: The trap closes.

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Evelyn POV

Small flower petals fell on me like droplets of rain.

I just stood there, trying to process what was happening.

Margaret was standing at the centre of the room, with a smile on her face; she looked perfectly healthy. Behind her was a big banner that stretched across the room with decorative balloons around it and bold letters that spelt.

“Happy Anniversary to Evelyn and Adrian.”

I wanted to march across the room and tear it down with my bare hands. I could feel anger coursing through
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