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Whispered Truth

Penulis: Mirage Sha
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-07 23:07:24

May’s POV

John stood at the window, his back rigid, fists clenched. Rain tapped steadily against the glass like it was trying to speak on Lena’s behalf. The mansion, for once, felt too big. Too quiet.

And I was tired of quiet.

I stepped into the room, holding the small speaker in my hand. The last voice file had finally played after hours of trial-and-error with the code Saint had drawn. L.B.17.08—Lena’s initials and a date. Maybe the day she knew she wouldn’t survive.

I didn’t give John a warning. I just pressed play.

Lena’s voice crackled, small and terrified:

“They want my silence. I have proof. If I don’t make it, it’s on the drive. You have to believe me. One of them smiles too much. One of them never blinks. He said I wasn’t needed anymore—like I was disposable.”

John turned slowly. His face didn’t change, but his silence did—it went from dismissive to rattled. I paused the recording.

“Who was she talking about?” I asked.

He didn’t answer. Just looked past me.

“John.” I stepped
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