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CHAPTER 112

Auteur: Lia's Ink
last update Date de publication: 2026-03-02 00:21:20
[THE HALE MANSION - LIVING ROOM]

Laurette stood in the hallway, her handbag clutched tightly in her hands. She had waited until both Melissa and Laura went upstairs before making her move. She did not have her luggage because that would have been too suspicious. Just her purse with her passport, her phone, and some cash that would come in handy.

She was going to meet Shayla. Today. No matter what it took.

She walked quickly toward the front door, her heart pounding. She could hear her own bre
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