William, Leon, and I looked through the peephole and saw Josie standing in front of the elevator. She was looking right at the deliveryman.She had been killed in that exact spot in our last lives.We had cowardly hid behind the door, watching her die as she tried to save us.We couldn't let the same thing happen again."Open the door," I said resolutely.William and Leon were momentarily stunned, then nodded.Leon hastily ran into the kitchen to grab a fruit knife while William picked up a mop.I slammed the door open and yelled, "Get in here now, Josie!"William swiftly grabbed Josie before she could react, dragging her into the apartment.Leon immediately slammed the door shut, but right before it fully closed, the deliveryman shoved his knee into the gap and forced the door open.The deliveryman stalked into the apartment. His eyes were cast in shadow by the cap he wore, but we could feel him sweeping his gaze over us."Did one of you order delivery?"This time, I chose
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