Anna’s blood ran cold. She turned slowly. Arnold stood at the doorway, a dark smile on his face. “I was wondering how long it would take,” he said, stepping inside. His eyes locked onto hers. “And here you are… walking right back into my hands.” Arnold stepped further into the room, his presence filling every corner with quiet menace. “Well,” he repeated, tilting his head slightly, “this saves me the stress of coming to find you.” Anna instinctively stepped in front of her father, her hands trembling but her stance firm. “Let him go,” she said, her voice low but steady. Arnold let out a soft chuckle. “You walk into my house uninvited… and you’re making demands?” Her father looked between them, confusion deepening. “Anna… what is going on?” he asked again. “This isn’t the time,” she whispered urgently. “Please, just trust me.” But Arnold raised a hand. “No, no,” he interrupted smoothly. “I think it’s time he knows.” His gaze shifted to Anna’s father. “Your daughter ha
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