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!”

nestled her head into

grandma isn’t too fond of me. If something happens to you under my watch, she’ll have even more reasons to keep you away. Do you get what I’m

she clearly grasped the situation. Lowering

somewhat disoriented. Reaching for her phone, she checked the time, noting it was

saw a new

her phone, she identified the

Sabrina’s hope quickly deflated

message read, “I truly 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.

as if she were enveloped

back out without an apparent reason. Something was

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