— Mr. Labbe’s face changed, and he warned Carrie coldly not to ask questions she shouldn’t.

He made it clear that knowing too much could shorten her life.

Carrie was terrified and didn’t dare to ask any more questions, though her suspicions grew.

She was afraid Mr. Labbe might strangle her again.

The fear of him killing her was overwhelming.

“It’s fine, I was just asking because I haven't seen her in a while,” Carrie said, trying to play it off casually.

She couldn't admit she was there looking for Serenity—Jasmine might get suspicious.

Serenity’s friends were all sharp and not easily fooled.

Jasmine replied, “Seren’s been busy with work.

I hardly see her either.” Carrie knew Jasmine was lying and that Serenity’s friends didn’t trust her, which frustrated her.

Serenity’s trust, on Mr. Labbe’s orders, she

how Jasmine and Serenity had been classmates for over ten years, Carrie regained some

with time, she could fit

Mr. Labbe wouldn't be

It irritated her.

close to Serenity? She had

were

more mature now,

Labbe’s threats had scared her into being

bluffing—he

York is pregnant

woman, truly admirable,” Carrie said with

been

together in the store, she never

to sell online.” Carrie was aware

been poor, losing her parents and relying on

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