— 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.

trust, on Mr. Labbe’s orders, she hadn’t

been classmates for

could fit into

worried that Mr. Labbe wouldn't be

It irritated her.

to Serenity? She had even used a double in front of Camryn, and Camryn

Mrs. Labbe were

mature now, though still

had scared her

knew Mr. Labbe wasn’t bluffing—he would kill her if she

York is pregnant

a strong woman, truly admirable,” Carrie said with a smile,

always been ambitious,”

together in the store,

always making handicrafts to sell online.” Carrie was aware of

been poor, losing her

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