“Stop the car, Gerald!” Roxane ordered firmly, her voice trembling before they could pass the crowd gathered near the lake. “Huh? Why, Ma’am? Is there a problem?” Guard Gerald asked immediately, clearly surprised by her sudden command. “I… I just want to get down for a moment,” Roxane said softly and hesitantly. There was visible anxiety in her eyes. Roque and Lyka exchanged confused glances, both puzzled by her behavior. “Hey, girl! Where are you going?” Lyka asked, barely controlling the fear in her voice. “I just want to see what everyone’s crowding around at the lake…” Roxane replied, her voice almost breaking from unease. “Okay… we’ll go with you,” Roque responded quickly, already feeling the cold tension in the air. As Roxane slowly approached, she couldn’t help but lift her gaze, afraid yet curious about what was happening. With every step, her chest seemed to tighten. When they reached the edge of the lake, Roxane froze. Her eyes widened at what she saw—the water was fa
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