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Chapter 61

Author: Chloe Jewels
last update publish date: 2026-07-13 16:28:02

Laura Sterling

I was still thinking about the witness meeting from the day before when my phone rang with an unknown number. I answered it carefully, sitting on the edge of my bed.

A woman’s voice came through, smooth but sharp. “Laura? This is Amelia. We need to talk. Just you and me. Meet me at the café near the park in one hour. Come alone.”

She hung up before I could reply. My heart started racing. This could be dangerous, but it also felt like another chance to gather proof. I decided to
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