Upon hearing the word "bodies," Annie broke down in tears once more.William furrowed his brow, visibly perturbed, while Melanie remained stoic, staring blankly, awaiting an answer."We haven't found their bodies yet... There may still be hope that they're alive," reassured the fire chief."...Thank you," Melanie murmured, her lip bitten, the taste of blood lingering.Just then, her phone buzzed in her pocket.She tried to reach for it, but her trembling hand couldn't grasp it, just inches away…Seeing Melanie's intent through tears, Annie retrieved the phone, showing an unfamiliar number…Melanie made no move to answer, so Annie hung up.But moments later, the same number called again.Annie glanced at Melanie and answered for her.The voice on the other end uttered a single sentence, causing Annie to spring up in shock, then kneel back down, handing the phone to Melanie:"Mel, it's the professor!"Professor?Melanie's mind wrestled momentarily, then her almond eyes widen
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