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.

hood, waiting for her. When he saw her approach, he asked coldly, "What's so urgent

Aurora said as she opened the front passenger door and got in the

much. He got into the driver's seat and started

on?"

away from here first. I have something critical

off, taking Aurora

minutes, Aurora said, "Theo, stop here.

serious demeanor, Theodore could tell that

You said it's about Grandma. What is

Aurora suddenly burst into tears. "I'm sorry.

"What happened?"

know who killed

tone grew stern. "Tell me

phone and played a recording of her conversation

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