The moment our group emerged from the escape room, there was a look of relief etched across their faces. I caught sight of Aria's worried expression swiftly shifting into a relieved smile as she noticed Timothy and me waiting in the lobby. "Evie, are you okay?" Lucas asked, his concern evident in h
I woke up to a chorus of birds outside my window, their cheerful chirping more irritating than peaceful. The events of yesterday played on an endless loop in my mind as I dragged myself out of bed. A quick glance at the clock confirmed what I dreaded – it was time to face another chaotic day at the
He leaned back, his expression earnest. "Evie, it's really no problem," he insisted. I sighed, leaning and leaned back in my chair. "I appreciate it, I do," I said quickly. "But there's so much happening right now, and I don't want you to get caught up in it." Timothy reached out, his hand resting
As I stepped out of the office, I could barely contain myself when I spotted Scarlett waiting outside. Her bright smile was like a ray of sunshine. "Scarlett!" I exclaimed, rushing to greet her. "It's been forever!" She enveloped me in a warm hug and patted my back. "Evie, you're looking well desp
"What kind of things?" I pressed, my voice betraying a hint of fear. Scarlett hesitated, choosing her words carefully. "She mentioned something about secrets, about you being involved in something..." Her voice trailed off, leaving a heavy silence between us. A rush of emotions washed over me – co
The click of Scarlett's heels on the polished office floor lingered in the air long after she had departed. Her parting words echoed in my mind like a cryptic melody. "I have a decision to make now." What decision? What made it more unnerving was that her decision, likely about Stella, would be rid
Timothy's eyes blazed with fury as he struggled to pin Andy down. "What the hell are you doing here, Andy?!" The blood vessels in Andy’s face and neck bulged, his struggles growing more fervent as Timothy fought to keep him restrained. "Let me go, damn it!" My gaze flickered to Timothy’s car, and
“She is in this,” Andy hissed as he lifted his head. "For gods sakes, she was stabbed because of you!” I shook my head. “No. That was my-” “Your stepbrother?” He cut me off and a cruel grin emerged on his lips. “Yeah, everyone knows. But I don’t care, considering you brought that monster around he