— 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.

Mr. Labbe’s orders, she hadn’t succeeded

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

she could

worried that Mr. Labbe

It irritated her.

to Serenity? She had even used a double in

Mrs. Labbe were different people? Carrie kept these

more mature now, though still

threats had scared

Mr. Labbe wasn’t bluffing—he

is pregnant and still

woman, truly admirable,” Carrie said

always been

we worked together in the

always making handicrafts to sell

her parents and

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