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Chapter 87

Author: Erica Cristine souza cunha
last update publish date: 2026-04-16 01:16:57

Grace took far too long to get out of the car. Meanwhile, the flames were already spreading through every room of the house. She stared at the horrific scene, knowing deep down that this was no accident. No one had to tell her that the fire was intentional.

Firefighters fought the blaze. She stepped out of the vehicle, and the scent of smoke hit her nostrils, clinging to her skin, hair, and clothes. The wind carried away the ashes of a house that had once been hers too. If Ruan were there, he w
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