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Chapter 49: A Slap for a Slap

Author: Terasomdi
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-05 14:34:08

(Patricia’s POV)

The footsteps grew louder and louder until I felt someone right behind me. My heart jumped, and I spun around quickly. James froze too, startled by my reaction.

My heart wouldn’t stop racing, it felt like my soul had just left my body. That was creepy.

“Are you okay, ma’am?” he asked, worry clear on his face.

I let out a deep, shaky breath, my eyes scanning around the parking lot. What was that just now? I could’ve sworn someone was following me, but why were they hiding? Who could it be? Or was I just imagining things?

“Ma’am?” James’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

I swallowed hard, trying to steady my breath. “I think someone was following me.”

“Someone?” James repeated, frowning as he looked around the lot.

“I heard footsteps…” I said quietly, my throat dry. “But when I turned, no one was there.”

James blinked, still tense, and scanned the area again. Maybe it was nothing. Maybe I was just overthinking. I really hoped so.

“I’m sorry,” he said. “I shouldn’t
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