— 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 hadn’t succeeded in becoming

how Jasmine and Serenity had been

with time, she could fit into

worried that Mr. Labbe wouldn't be

It irritated her.

get close to Serenity? She had even used a double in front

and Mrs. Labbe were different people? Carrie kept these

more mature now, though still impulsive at

scared her into

bluffing—he would

York is pregnant and still

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

been

together in the store,

was always making handicrafts to sell

had once been poor, losing her parents and relying on her

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