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Chapter eighteen

Author: Ameh GoodLuck
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-01 20:20:00

“Who could have done such a thing?” I asked, this was unexpected. Something was happening we did not have a clue on what it was.

“The police are looking into it, but detective Morris said it was an inmate. He said it was a prison fight. I don't like where this is going. I will need to increase the security around the house and the ones that go with you and Trina.” Max answered, getting up from the bed to pace around the room.

"I don't need more bodyguards Max, you were shot not me.” The ones that were following me around were enough, I certainly did not need more.

Max's face hardened and he shook his. " For my own peace of mind please don't argue with this.”

I raised my hands up in surrender and agreed. I know even without my agreement they will just follow me secretly.

"Thank you for agreeing to this, I don't know who is doing this but I intend to find out.”

“Do you think it is June, she has resources and she hates me." I asked. June was the first person I had suspected when the det
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