Chapter 451: The Shadow of a Child
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Updated : Apr 16th, 2026
The scent of stale coffee and unspoken tension hung heavy in my apartment, a stark contrast to the usual comforting aroma of Penelope’s floral perfume. Maya sat on the edge of the sofa, her posture rigid, her hands twisting the strap of her worn-out handbag. Beside her, the little girl, whose name I now knew was Annie, was quietly drawing in a notebook, oblivious to the storm brewing around her small existence.
Every time I looked at her, I felt a confusing mix of emotions. There was a pang...
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