— 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.

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

been classmates for over

could fit

she worried that Mr. Labbe

It irritated her.

was it so hard to get close to Serenity? She had

she and Mrs. Labbe were different people? Carrie kept these complaints to

mature now,

Labbe’s threats had scared her into

bluffing—he would kill her if

is pregnant and

truly admirable,” Carrie said with

always been

together in the store, she never

making handicrafts to sell online.” Carrie was aware of

her parents and relying

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