THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE.
It was a woman, her posture poised but hesitant, as though she wasn’t sure if she was welcome.
“Can I help you?” Emilia called out, her tone friendly but cautious.
The woman turned, her features becoming clearer. She looked vaguely familiar, her face etched with the lines of age and experience.
“Emilia Cain?” the woman asked, her voice trembling slightly.
“Yes,” Emilia replied, stepping closer. “And you are?”
“I’m Vanessa Clarke,” the woman said, her words hanging in the air. “Adrian Clarke’s sister.”
Emilia froze, memories of Adrian’s threats and the chaos he had brought flooding back. “What are you doing here?”
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