Chapter 81.2

On the other hand :

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"Did you call him?" Liam asked desperately after watching the entire video, his anxiety palpable.

"Yes! I called Steve 20-25 times, but he's not answering any of them. Even Emily isn't picking up," Axel replied with a sense of urgency. "We need to tell Steve everything. I won't let Emily stay at that house for another minute. It's enough now..."

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At Mansion :

Steve lay peacefully sleeping, holding her close in his arms. Even in his dreams, she remained by his side, unable to leave him. His body felt unbearably cold, the discomfort disrupting his sleep. With great effort, he struggled to open his eyes, feeling exhausted from the events of the day. As he blinked away the sleep, his gaze fell upon her, still deep in her slumber beside him.

Steve rose from his bed, his movements sluggish as he searched for the remote control for the air conditioner. Frustration gnawed at him as he cursed the nonliving object for causing him discomfort. He finally located the remo