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Following Janet’s Shadow

Author: Oma
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-01-29 22:14:21

ELIJAH'S POV:

I grabbed my jacket, my keys, and one last look at the sleeping children, kissed them on their forehead before rushing out of the house.

Ten minutes later, black SUVs pulled up front. I slid into one of them beside my godfather. The vehicle sped off immediately.

The ride felt endless.

My heart battled between terrifying dread and explosive hope. What if she was there? What if I was finally close enough to touch her again? What if I was too late? What if she’s hurt and in pain?

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