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Chapter 29: "Came last , but first".

Author: DemiLova
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-23 07:19:36

Maralyn’s pov

"You think you've won, Caroline? You think you can outsmart me? Think again, sweetheart. You might have a couple of smarts, but you're still playing with fire, and I'm the one holding the matches. Remember those adorable triplets?

The ones who were so eager to get to know their big sister? They’re still safe and sound, for now. But they are my bargaining chips, my secret weapon. And I'm going to use them to make you squirm. You'll be begging me to let them go.

You'll be begging me to be your friend again. But by then, it will be too late. I’m going to make sure you regret ever crossing me."

A wicked laugh bubbled up from my chest, a sound like tinkling bells mixed with the hiss of a serpent. It was a sound that sent shivers down spines, that made hearts race and palms sweat.

It was the sound of power, of control. It was the sound of revenge.

XOXO, Maralyn.

I sent the message and turned back to the babies as I was patiently waiting for Caroline’s response on the rece
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