It was Caroline. The moment my eyes landed on her, my heart reacted instantly—jerking violently against my ribs as if it were trying to escape. Fear rushed through me in a cold wave, tightening my chest and drying my throat. Without thinking twice, I quickly ended my call with my mum. “I’ll call you back,” I said hastily, not waiting for her response before hanging up. My fingers trembled slightly as I lowered the phone. I forced a smile—one that felt unnatural, stretched, and fragile—then cleared my throat in an attempt to steady myself. “Um… Caroline,” I began, my voice betraying me with its slight shake. “How long have you been here?” She didn’t answer. Instead, she started walking toward me—slow, deliberate steps that made my stomach twist. Instinctively, I moved backward, each step mirroring hers, as if distance could shield me from whatever storm she had brought with her. Then she spoke. “Have you told him?” Her voice was calm, but there was something underneath it. Someth
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