My mother watched in silence, her expression unreadable. Grace's breaths came quick and sharp, hinting at her unease."What is it, Grace?" I interjected, my tone tinged with impatience."You wouldn't believe what I'm about to tell you, Yvonne..." she began, her voice trailing off.I sighed heavily, already anticipating that it wasn't anything substantial, just another piece of gossip."Grace just loves her gossip," I mused, running a hand through my forehead while keeping the phone pressed to my ear."For heaven's sake, Grace, who doesn't already know that Anita will be hanged before the day is out?" I exclaimed, feeling thoroughly disappointed. "Besides, I showed you the news earlier today at the ice cream shop.""I know, Yvonne, but this is different," Grace insisted, her voice carrying a note of urgency."How so?" I inquired, my eyes widening with curiosity."The vice chancellor was found dead in his apartment this evening," she revealed.I leaped to my feet, startling my mother, bu
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