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CHAPTER 55: THE SUNGLASSES

Author: Jessechi
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-07-26 20:39:21

POV: Vivienne Ashford

"Why do we have new people at school now?" Maya asked at dinner, poking suspiciously at her vegetables while eyeing Vivienne with the particular directness that made evasion nearly impossible. "There were two men in suits by the gate today who weren't there before. Sophia's mom asked me if they were with the government."

Vivienne exchanged a glance with Roman, the careful conversation they'd planned for this exact question arriving somewhat sooner than anticipated. "They'r
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