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Chapter 72: Shadows in the Peripheral (Part 2)

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-06-21 20:18:52

She looked at Noelle and Kendrick—who should have been enjoying their weekend—then at Shae, then at me. I could see the thought spiral in her eyes. She thought she was a plague.

"I'm sorry..." she whispered, her voice cracking. "I'm so sorry, Noelle... Kendrick... you shouldn't be here for this. Shae... I’m bringing this into your house. I’m making your life a mess."

"Evie, stop. Just stop," Noelle said softly.

"It’s my fault," Evelyn shook her head, tears finally spillin

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