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Chapter 56: Unseen Faults

Author: Juliet Blair
last update Huling Na-update: 2026-02-03 03:52:10

“Jackson, stop.” Savannah’s voice cut through the dimly lit hallway, sharp and trembling. “You’re not listening to me.”

He turned immediately, footsteps halting on the marble as though the sound of her voice alone could break his momentum. His jaw was tight, his eyes shadowed with the weight of too many threats and too many lies.

“I am listening,” he said, voice low. “But you’re not telling me everything.”

Savannah stepped closer, her fingers curling into fists at her sides. “Because everything
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