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Chapter 148

Madeline stepped out of Jazzy's room, her face etched with concern.

At 13 years old, Jazzy had found a home with the Quigg family, leaving behind the minimal comforts of the orphanage. Life was tough, leaving her frail and slight.

Three years with the Quiggs, though, and she had grown into her tall and elegant beauty.

Jazzy confided that after her fifteenth birthday, Alden's looks turned dark, filled with something that made her skin crawl.

Then, as a high school freshman, Alden, fueled by alcohol, crossed a line, and everything fell apart.

She would beg, fight back, but Alden was relentless.

It all blew up three months ago when Macie walked in on them. Alden played it cool, accusing Jazzy of coming onto him.

Jazzy was defenseless against the lie.

Macie did not hesitate to send her packing, threatening to revoke the adoption over her supposed misconduct.

The truth was plain, but their hands were tied.

Months had passed since that last encounter, and without evidence, holding
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Heather W
She had to potentially be the dead victim of a violent crime for him to find some humanity for her. Madeline needs to silently rob him and move tf away
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