— 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

Jasmine and Serenity had been classmates for over

time, she could

that Mr.

It irritated her.

close to Serenity? She had even used a double in

prove she and Mrs. Labbe were different people?

now, though still impulsive

threats had scared her into

bluffing—he would kill her if

York is pregnant and still working

strong woman, truly admirable,” Carrie said with

always been ambitious,”

the

sell online.” Carrie was

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255