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Chapter 19: Family Ties

My heart plummeted as I stared at the photo of Emma's ransacked office.

"We need to go. Now." Marcus's voice was taut with controlled panic as he grabbed my overnight bag.

"I need to call Emma," I said, fingers already dialing her number. Each unanswered ring sent my anxiety
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