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Chapter 10: A Night of Unexpected Encounters
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Nicole’s body stiffened as she watched Leo, her eyes darting around for anything that could double as a weapon. Her hands were bunched into fists, her nails digging into her palms, as if ready to defend herself if it came to that. Her breathing was shallow and controlled, but her heart was another story altogether, racing, thundering against her chest like some warning drum.She had seen enough in her life, either on TV or in reality, in whispered cautionary tales, to understand that when a man shows up uninvited in the dead of night, trouble is usually not very far behind."What do you want?" Her voice was sharp, her tone designed to slice through any pretense.She stepped back instinctively, angling herself closer to a discarded plank she had spotted earlier. Her body was tense, coiled, ready to act.Leo raised his hands quickly, palms outward, a universal gesture of peace but there was still something about his calm demeanor that unsettled her. "Relax," he said, his voice low an
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“She was reported dead several years ago,” Leo began, his voice measured, but Nicole could sense the storm of emotions beneath his calm facade.His words were like a blow to her heart. She didn't move her gaze from him as he continued. "She was my mother," he said, his voice growing softer, as if saying it out loud made it even more unbearable.“She had left after a fight with my father, one of those fights to which you don't return, words thrown at each other like daggers cutting so deep they wouldn't heal. She stormed out that evening, and that was the last time we saw her alive.”Nicole's brow furrowed. She remembered his earlier claim that his grandmother's dementia had only recently set in. But this? This loss had happened years ago. The timeline didn't add up. She didn't voice her confusion, though; thankfully, she didn't have to.Leo seemed to sense her unspoken question and explained further, his tone heavy with the weight of past grief. “My grandma brought my sister and me
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The glass slipped from Taylor's hand, shattering against the floor. The sudden crash silenced the room, and every eye turned to him. He didn’t care. Already his coat was in hand, his legs moving of their own accord as he shoved past the gawking crowd. Sarah's voice over the phone played on a continuous loop in his mind, laced with panic.Taylor had fumbled for his car keys, slipped into the driver's seat, his hands shaking as they clutched onto the wheel. It was a very dark night and eerily quiet, except for the growl of his car that shattered the stillness of the night. He had driven like a man possessed, making each turn sharper than the last one before him, with his jaw clenched down so tightly it hurt.The mansion came into view, its towering silhouette casting ominous shadows in the moonlight. Parking haphazardly, Taylor bolted towards the front door. His mind was a jumble of worst-case scenarios: Was she unconscious? Did she hit her head? Why hadn't Sarah called an ambulance
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Morning came with the soft hues of sunlight creeping through the curtains.A gentle knock at the door stirred Nicole from her restless sleep. Her body was heavy, the weight of the previous days' revelations and emotional strain still clinging onto her. She opened the door, and the receptionist greeted her in a respectful tone, telling her that Mr. Abrams was waiting for her in the parking lot.Nicole looked at the wall clock; it was some minutes past eight. Sighing deep, she thanked the receptionist and promised to join him shortly.Nicole quickly dressed up and headed for the parking lot. Leo stood at the car, his expression warm as he opened the door for her.A considerate gesture, yet she sidestepped him and opened the door herself, sliding in wordlessly.The silence that followed wasn't lost on Leo. He tried making small talk during the drive, tossing out questions or remarks about the weather, the city, or what was planned for the day. But Nicole's responses were short, no mor
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