As they settled down, Sabrina, holding Jennie close, casually inquired, “Has Karen’s grandson gotten any better?”

“He’s still unwell. I spoke with her today. She mentioned he’s grappling with a severe bout of pneumonia.”

“That sounds concerning. I’ll go visit Karen tomorrow,” Sabrina proposed.

“I want to go, too.” Jennie gazed at Sabrina with hopeful eyes.

“No. You are still young. What if you get infected?”

Jennie gave a sulky look and murmured, “I’ll wear a mask. Can I please visit them? You’re the best, Aunt Sabrina!”

her head into Sabrina’s embrace,

on her heart and almost caved in. “No, Jennie, sweetie. Your grandma isn’t too fond of me. If something happens to you under my watch, she’ll have even more

it all; she clearly grasped

Friday morning dawned, Sabrina roused from her sleep, somewhat disoriented. Reaching for her phone, she checked the time, noting

saw a new

unlocking her phone, she identified the

expecting some updates, Sabrina’s hope quickly deflated upon reading

regret this. Reaching out to you took immense courage on my end. I’m genuinely sorry, but I cannot proceed further with our deal. I’ll cover the stipulated penalty in our agreement.

coursed through Sabrina, as if she were enveloped

out without

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