Aurora locked her bedroom door, then returned to her bed and began swiping on her phone. After confirming multiple times that everything was in order, she dialed Theodore's number.

"It's late. What's the matter?" Theodore asked.

"Theo, could you come pick me up? I have something very important to tell you."

"Just tell me over the phone."

"No, this is important. I have to tell you in person. Please come pick me up-I'm begging you! It's about Grandma."

Theodore paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, I'm on my way."

Less than an hour later, Theodore's car arrived at Aurora's apartment complex.

Aurora had already changed clothes. When she received Theodore's call, she quietly slipped out of the house and hurried downstairs.

saw her approach, he asked coldly,

said as she

much. He got into the driver's

on?" he

from here first. I have something critical

off, taking Aurora away

driving for about ten minutes, Aurora said, "Theo, stop

demeanor, Theodore could tell that

it's about Grandma. What is

into tears.

"What happened?"

who killed

Theodore's tone grew stern. "Tell me

out her phone and played a recording

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