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CHAPTER 69

Penulis: Ellie Anderson
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-07-16 23:30:35

Hope.

It was more dangerous than fear.

Julian had learned that years ago.

Fear made people cautious.

Hope made them reckless.

As Sarah's final words faded from the recorder, he looked at Dani.

Her eyes shone with something he hadn't seen since the investigation began.

Belief.

"If he's alive..."

she whispered.

Julian took both her hands.

"We'll find him."

There was no hesitation.
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