— 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.

for months to gain Serenity’s trust, on Mr. Labbe’s

Serenity had been classmates for over ten years, Carrie regained

time, she could fit into

Mr. Labbe wouldn't be

It irritated her.

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

Mrs. Labbe were different people? Carrie kept these complaints

mature now,

threats had scared her into

Labbe wasn’t bluffing—he would

York is pregnant and still working

admirable,” Carrie said

always been ambitious,” Jasmine

together in the store,

sell online.”

poor, losing her

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