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Chapter Thirty-eight: Reality Bites

Author: Sapphire Rose
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-18 10:40:29
Aamon’s Point of View

I’d wanted Grace to see the danger that Lillianna posed, but not like that. My ex-girlfriend looked terrified; the colour drained from her beautiful face. She was shaking from shock and fear. Reality was hitting hard, and Grace knew she couldn’t pretend it wasn’t and look away.

“Rei… the children …” Grace’s voice trailed off in a panic.

My phone rang, and I knew how it was before I even answered. I held up a finger and placed it on my lips, looking at Grace before answering the phone.

“Interesting night you’ve been having there, boss,” she teased, trying to lighten my mood. When I didn’t respond, she awkwardly cleared her throat.

“I’m tailing her, don’t worry. It doesn’t look like Lillianna is heading towards Xavier or Rei right now. I’ll keep following her, and if anything changes, I’ll let you know,” she shared.

“Call for backup if you need it. Do not ruin your cover. She’ll come for you next if you do,” I warned.

“Noted,” she answered and then cut the call.

“So
Sapphire Rose

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