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Chapter Eight

Penulis: Rosa Kane
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-22 04:37:28

Maya dreamt of Star.

Her little sister ran to her with outstretched arms, laughing through tears. Their uncle and aunt stood nearby, but their smiles were hazy, and distant.

Still, Star proudly clung to Maya.

Maya’s heart swelled with so much joy it physically hurt. She smiled so wide, her cheeks burned. And yet, she was crying—sobbing so hard. She couldn't tell if it was tears of joy or something else.

“Maya,” someone called softly.

She stirred, the dream slipping away like mist.

“Maya.”

Her eyes flew open.

For a moment, she was confused. The room was bright with morning sunlight, the warmth of the sheets still clinging to her skin. Then she saw Carlos.

He stood at her bedside, shirtless, wearing only grey sweatpants. The morning light danced across his skin, outlining every muscle with gentle gold. For a moment, still half-asleep, Maya just stared.

'He looks like an angel,' she thought dazedly. 'An angel with a deep voice and quiet eyes.'

She hadn’t realized sh
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Gracegold Daniel Bassey
oh my chest! whyyyyyy?
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Stainless
I suspected this would happen, Such an institute must have top backing and the commissioner might even be aware, that was why he asked Salvador if he knew who's toes he would be stepping on , poor Salvador, what will his wife do now, this is just so sad.
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Lawretta
Ah! This is not good at all gosh.. what is going to happen to his poor wife now Maya's only hope is gone. hmm..
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    Maya’s hands trembled as she gripped the collar of Carlos' shirt, her voice low and cracked with despair. “Carlos… she wasn’t there. Star wasn’t there. I searched everywhere. My sister… I failed her.....” Carlos made her sit, and knelt beside her, his eyes soft, voice even softer. He wrapped an arm around her, gently stroking her back. “I know,” he whispered. “I’m so sorry, Maya. But listen to me...I’ll find her. I promise you, I won’t stop until we bring her home.” She pulled away just enough to look at him, eyes swollen with tears. “Nico Vargas. He’s the one who has her.” Carlos’s expression changed. Maya noticed. “You know him?” He gave a slow nod. “Yeah. I know him. He's extremely dangerous." Something passed between them, unspoken, tense. She wiped her cheeks, her voice suddenly hollow. “Then I don’t care anymore.” Carlos frowned. “What do you mean?” “I mean… I don’t care what happens to me.” Her voice had no fear, just fire. “If I die doing this, so be it.

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    The first thing Maya felt was the cold. Not on her skin, but inside her. Then came the ache. A dull, throbbing weight behind her eyes. She blinked slowly, and as her vision cleared, the ceiling above her came into focus....white, unfamiliar, sterile. She sat up with a gasp. Where was she? Her eyes darted around the room. Clean walls. A bed too stiff. A small tray with a half-empty glass of water. Nothing she recognized. Nothing that told her where Star was. Her breathing grew rapid. Then it all came rushing back like a blow to the chest...the Institute. The screaming. The gunshots. The bodies. Lady B’s wild eyes. Sungirl’s sacrifice. Blood. Not finding Star. And Carlos. Her hands flew to her face as tears spilled freely. “Oh Carlos…” she whispered, her voice breaking. She curled in on herself, sobbing into her palms. She had seen too much...done too much. And now the only person who had risked everything to help her was probably gone. Dead. Because

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    Sungirl's body felt unbearably light in Maya’s trembling arms — light, like life was already slipping away from her. She lowered her carefully to the floor, her hands sticky with blood. It was hot and thick, and Maya could feel it soaking through her sleeves. Sungirl’s breathing was shallow. Each inhale rattled like a dying engine. Her mouth quivered, and red trickled from the corner of her lips. “Why?” Maya’s voice cracked as tears blurred her vision. “Why would you do this? You don’t even know me. You didn’t have to…” Sungirl blinked slowly, her eyes already starting to lose focus. “Because…” she rasped, “this isn’t life, Maya.” Maya leaned in, holding her face with both hands. “I don’t want to live like this anymore,” She whispered. “You’re… strong, Maya. Not like me.” “No, don’t say that.” Maya’s voice shook. “You’re stronger than me, Sungirl. You’re brave.” “I’m not going to make it,” Sungirl said, her breath growing thinner. “But… my mom. Help my mom.” “Your mo

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