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THE UNANIMOUS MESSAGE

Author: Ifeoma Abah
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-25 00:52:18

CHAPTER 37: THE UNANIMOUS MESSAGE

KIMBERLY:

We were halfway up the grand staircase when Barbra’s voice, laced with mockery, echoed behind us.

“Must be shameful to trend on Twitter for all the wrong reasons,” she said casually, like she was commenting on the weather.

I felt Damien's grip on my hand tighten. He stopped, turned his head slightly over his shoulder, and spoke in a low but cutting tone.

"Anyone who had a hand in that bullsh*t will hear from my lawyers. You can quote me."

Barbra went quiet. Damien didn’t wait for a response. She already got the message and I think I saw something like guilt or fear on her face.

Damien simply guided me up the remaining stairs. I still felt tense hearing her say those words, but I felt strangely protected under Damien's calm but fierce demeanor.

Grandma Evelyn's voice reached us from the living room. "What are you guys whispering about over there?"

We both paused and peeked back over the banister. She was still in her favorite embroidered ch
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