— 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.

on Mr. Labbe’s orders,

and Serenity had been classmates

she could fit

Mr. Labbe wouldn't be

It irritated her.

Serenity? She had even used a double

that prove she and Mrs. Labbe were different

now, though still

Labbe’s threats had scared her into being more

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

pregnant

admirable,” Carrie said with a smile,

always been ambitious,” Jasmine

in the store, she never

making handicrafts to sell online.” Carrie was aware

been poor, losing her parents and relying on

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