Meanwhile, Willow dialed his sister's number.As soon as the call connected, he asked, "Well, have you left?""I have," Maria replied, her tone light with relief. After everything Richard had put her through, the suffering was just too much. Now that she had a chance to escape at last, she only hoped that she could live on freely and without fear."Will, this will be the last time I use this number to call you. From now on, we mustn't contact each other casually for the next six months."Willow was startled. "But if I can't reach you, how will I know if you're safe? Can I call you from time to time?""No," Maria said firmly. "Richard will do everything he can to find me. If he can't trace my location, he will come after you. Be careful."Her warning proved true that very night.There was a knock on the door of the Brooks residence.Mr. Carson opened it, only for Richard to immediately barge in with his fists clenched. "Where's Mr. Brooks?!"Mr. Carson looked at him with open
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