Scarlett's eyelids still felt heavy, and her body seemed reluctant to get out of bed. She and Darius had finished their long, affectionate conversation over the phone late last night, and she had barely gotten enough sleep. But the series of urgent knocks on her door was enough to pull her out of her drowsiness.She got up, ran a hand through her slightly messy hair, and opened the door. Greg stood outside, looking as though he had just woken up himself."Greg," Scarlett greeted him with a frown, her voice still hoarse from sleep. "What's the problem? Why are you waking me up at this hour?""Mrs. Aldama, The National Police Chief Officer called," Greg reported hurriedly. "They couldn't reach Angeline's family in the province, so they contacted Mr. Aldama directly. They have the suspect. They've caught the person who killed Angeline."Scarlett felt as though the world had stopped at his words. Her lips parted, and for a moment, she forgot how to breathe. It was as if a massive thorn th
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