Serena’s heels clicked sharply against the floor of the shelter as she strode through the front entrance. Her expression was cold, laser-focused. “Where is Clara?” She has the residence caretaker.The woman blinked, startled. “She was here this morning... but she left. We assumed she was meeting you.”Serena’s heart sank. “No one was supposed to let her leave without informing us.”The woman hesitated. “She said it was urgent. She packed a small bag and said she’d be back.”“What time was that?”“Around 2 p.m.”It was now around 4 p.m. “She must have figured me out already. Damn me and my damn loopholes.” Serena thought Serena turned sharply on her heel and whipped out her phone, immediately calling Rose.“She’s gone,” she said as soon as the call connected.“What?” Rose’s voice shot up in pitch. “Gone where?”“She left the shelter two hours ago. Packed a bag. Told no one. Just vanished. I think she figured out I was snooping around.”Rose swore under her breath. “We should’ve pres
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