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Chapter eighteen
"Ever heard the tale of Cain and Abel?"
12:00 AM THE D-DAY
Adriana tried calling one more time. She had been at it all night and was exhausted. She didn't even realize she had slept despite all means she had tried not to.
The number you are trying to call is currently switched off.
She angrily tossed her phone on the bed. The force made it boomerang back at her. It hit the ground before she could catch it, sending a loud echo in the room that killed the silence.
"What do I even care?" She ranted to herself.
"I need some sleep. I'll think about it tomorrow." She muttered to herself.
She laid on the bed and cleaned her eyes to get some sleep.
Just then, her cracked phone lit up. Silent but someone was calling. Nathan was calling.
7:00 AM
Thomas hovered over his daughter.
His shadow making her subconscious sense she was in danger and she roused.
"Dad? What are you do
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