— 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,

Serenity had been classmates for

with time, she could

she worried that Mr.

It irritated her.

to get close to Serenity? She had even used a

Labbe were

more mature now, though

scared

Labbe wasn’t bluffing—he would kill her if

is pregnant and still

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

been ambitious,” Jasmine

the store, she never took

making handicrafts to sell online.” Carrie was aware of Serenity’s

losing her parents

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