— 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

and Serenity had been classmates for over ten

believed with time, she could fit into their social

that Mr. Labbe wouldn't

It irritated her.

to Serenity? She had even used a double in front of Camryn, and Camryn

that prove she and Mrs. Labbe were

now, though

Labbe’s threats had scared

Labbe wasn’t bluffing—he would kill her

is pregnant

admirable,” Carrie said with

been ambitious,”

the store, she never took a

sell online.” Carrie was aware

had once been poor, losing her parents and relying on

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