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Chapter 49

Author: Totally Ordinary
"But—" Adrian started to protest, but Claire cut him off.

"No buts. Go faster!"

Adrian had no choice. He shifted into a higher gear and pushed the car harder.

Red lights kept slowing them down. Adrian gritted his teeth and blew through every one, nearly sideswiping other cars several times.

Everyone in the car was on edge, barely able to breathe as the tension kept building.

Meanwhile, the service at the funeral home had already come to an end.

A staff member quietly approached Tristan. "M
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