Aliya's POVFor several long seconds after reading the message on the photograph, neither Dylan nor I spoke. The silence wasn't caused by confusion this time. It was caused by the realization that everything had just become painfully real. Until now, Evelyn Calloway had existed only in documents, old photographs, and impossible theories. Now there was proof that someone claiming to be her had deliberately reached out. More importantly, she hadn't contacted the police, investigators, or lawyers. She had contacted Dylan directly. The personal nature of the message made my stomach twist with unease.The security supervisor waited patiently in the hallway while Dylan continued staring at the photograph. I could practically see the battle taking place behind his eyes. Hope and anger were colliding in ways that looked almost painful. If Evelyn truly was alive, then she might finally provide answers about Sophie, Margaret Sinclair, and Project Renewal. At the same time, every minute she had
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