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Affluence

Author: Angel Ilikah
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Two days had passed since Ariana's disappearance, and the air at the police station was thick with tension as Laila stood at the front desk, desperation etched on her face. She approached the officer on duty, her voice trembling with anxiety.

"Please, there must be some update on Ariana's case. Anything. We need to find her," Laila pleaded.

The officer behind the desk glanced up from a pile of paperwork, a disinterested expression on his face. "Look, lady, we're doing our best. Missing persons cases take time. You'll be notified if there's any progress."

Laila's frustration simmered beneath the surface, but she fought to maintain composure. "I understand, but two days have passed. Ariana's life might be in danger. Can't you do more?"

The officer shrugged, indifferent to Laila's distress. "We're following protocol. We'll contact you if we have anything. Now, if you don't mind, there's other work to do."

Frustration boiled within Laila as she clenched her fists. "This is not just 'other
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