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Chapter 96 - Reckoning

Author: Olivia GW
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Noah

A sudden scream pierced the air, “Help! Somebody, help!”

My heart jumped into my throat as I turned towards the noise. A crowd had formed. I could hear people shouting, but I couldn’t make out what they were saying.

Raymond’s grip on my hand tightened. His protective instincts flared up instantly. “Stay here, Noah,” he ordered, already moving towards the commotion.

But I couldn’t stay put. Something inside me stirred. A deep instinct told me I needed to see what was happening. I followed him. My steps quickened as the chaos grew louder.

When we reached the crowd, my blood ran cold. Bob—my father—was in the center of it all, wild-eyed and frantic. He was lashing out. He swung his arms at anyone coming near. His clothes were dirty and disheveled, his face pale and drawn, like he hadn’t slept in days. The stench of alcohol and sweat clung to him. His eyes were bloodshot, filled with a crazed desperation.

“Get away from me!” he screamed, his voice slurred and manic. “You think you ca
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