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CHAPTER 166

Penulis: Ehimen isabella
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-25 23:07:58

The morning came quietly. A kettle hissed softly on the stove. Miguel moved slowly, setting out cups and slices of bread. The smell of fresh coffee rose into the still air.

Ximmena sat at the wooden table. She had a thin pencil in her hand and a small, folded piece of paper. She was writing a list, stopping now and then to look around the room as if making sure nothing was forgotten.

Across from her, her father sat wrapped in a wool blanket. His hands trembled a little as he lifted his tea but his eyes were clearer than they had been in weeks.

“It’s stronger today,” Miguel said, pouring coffee. “Tell me if it’s too much.”

Ximmena gave a small smile. “We both need strong coffee,” she said.

Her father let out a slow breath. “I’ll try walking to the garden later,” he said. “Just a few steps.”

Miguel nodded. “One step at a time,” he said. “No rush.”

The clock on the wall ticked softly. Outside, a rooster called somewhere down the street. The house smelled of bread, tea and soap. It was a
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    Ximmena was wiping the table in the small kitchen. The radio played soft music. Outside, the street was quiet except for a passing car. She had been cleaning since morning. It kept her busy while her father was at the hospital for another check-up. Miguel had gone to buy food. The house smelled of soap and fresh bread.The phone rang on the counter. She dried her hands on a cloth and picked it up.“Hello?”A woman’s voice answered. It was a nurse from the hospital. She spoke fast and careful. “Is this Miss Velasco?”“Yes,” Ximmena said. “Is something wrong?”“Please come to the hospital right away,” the nurse said. “Your father—” she stopped for a second, then continued — “there has been an incident.”Ximmena’s hand went cold. “What happened? Is he all right?”“I’m sorry, I can’t give details on the phone. Please come quickly.”The line went dead.Ximmena stood still for a moment. Her heart beat in her ears. She turned to the television and grabbed the remote. She switched it on. The

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    Leo drove slowly through the back roads while Alvarez sat beside him. The older man did not speak much. He watched the road and kept his gloved hands folded on his lap. Leo’s stomach felt heavy. He had done bad things before, but tonight was different. Tonight they were going after Antonio, Ximmena’s father, a man who had been like an uncle to many in the old neighbourhood. Leo glanced at Alvarez. The man’s face was calm and cold, like stone. He was thinking of something far away, maybe of the night his wife died.“Are you sure about this?” Leo asked at last. His voice was low.Alvarez did not look at him. “I have waited years. Tonight it ends,” he said.Leo tightened his grip on the steering wheel. “We just need to scare him, right? Get him to talk?”Alvarez gave a short laugh without humour. “You still believe in words. No. Antonio must pay. He was the reason she died. He pulled the strings. He ruined everything. He thought I would forget.”Leo did not answer. The wipers squeaked

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    Alvarez tapped a finger on a photograph of Ximmena’s father. “Tomorrow,” he said quietly. “The doctor says he comes in for his check-up at nine. We don’t get a better chance than this.”Leo nodded without looking up. His hands moved over the layout of the hospital and the mansion, tracing routes in and out. “Security?” he asked.“Minimal at the hospital,” Alvarez said. “Two men on the door, no cameras inside the exam room. But Miguel is always nearby. He follows the old man like a shadow.”Leo shifted in his chair. “He won’t be easy to get rid of.”“That’s why we don’t,” Alvarez said. “We separate him. We create a gap. When he runs to deal with it, we move on to the father.”Leo raised his eyes. “And if it fails?”Alvarez’s mouth twitched into a thin smile. “Then we improvise.”He pushed a small black bag across the table. Inside were gloves, a roll of tape, and a syringe. “Silent, quick,” he said. “No noise. In and out.”Leo stared at the bag. “It’s a hospital,” he said. “There will

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    Camila sat tied to a chair in the middle of the room. Her bag lay on the ground where it had fallen. Her face was pale. She had woken a few minutes ago. Leo and Alvarez had been talking near the far wall. When she tried to speak, Leo told her to be quiet. Then he stepped outside to take a call. She was alone with Alvarez.Alvarez moved closer. He was calm. He squatted in front of her and tilted his head. “You shouldn’t have come back,” he said. His voice was low.Camila’s eyes darted to the door. “Let me go,” she whispered. “I won’t say anything.”Alvarez smiled without warmth. “You’ve already said enough.”She shook her head. “I don’t even know what you’re doing. I just came for my bag.”He stood. “And you saw me,” he said. “That is a problem.”He walked to a table where tools were laid out. He picked up a cloth and wiped his hands. “Leo likes you,” he said. “He thinks you’re harmless. But you are not.”Camila’s breathing quickened. “I’ll leave town,” she said. “Tonight. I swear.”A

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    Ximmena picked up her phone from the table and looked at the screen before putting it down. “No message still.” she said.Miguel glanced up. “From who?”“Camila,” she said. “I texted her last night. No answer.”Miguel shrugged. “Maybe she’s busy.”“She always answers,” Ximmena said. She cracked another egg into the pan. “Even if it’s just a word.”Miguel sipped his coffee. “She’s been quiet for a week.”Ximmena set the spatula down. “Something feels wrong.”They ate in silence for a few minutes. The clock ticked. Outside a car passed slowly on the street.After breakfast Ximmena tried calling again. It rang and went to voicemail. She frowned. “Nothing,” she said.Miguel got up and pulled his jacket on. “Let’s drive by her place.”They left the house and got into Miguel’s car. The streets were wet from a night of rain. Trees dripped on the sidewalks. When they reached Camila’s small apartment building, her car was gone. The windows were dark. The mail slot was stuffed.Ximmena got out

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