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CHAPTER 28

作者: V Ink
last update 公開日: 2026-05-04 23:52:04

Clara’s thumb hovered over the screen before she even unlocked it. She exhaled once, then tapped it open.

Unknown Number: Next time you’re in public, try not to draw attention to yourself.

Her fingers stilled. For a second, she just stared at the words, her brows pulling together slowly.

Then it hit. A sharp awareness settled in her chest, replacing the earlier calm she had forced on herself.

Her eyes scanned the message again, this time more slowly.

Next time you’re in public…

Her mind shifted
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