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Richard hesitated. “I don’t know,” he said, but | wasn’t sure if | really believed that. “All Alexander toldwas to
protect you and your friends today and help you in any way that I can. I'm not going to persuade you to do
anything. My only goal is to keep you and your friends safe.”
| processed his words, and when they truly hit me, | stood there for a moment as my heart warmed. The backs of
my eyes pricked with emotion. | couldn’t believe Alexander was extending this kind of ol branch to me. The fact
that he wasn't trying to controlbut just wanted to keepsafe made a lump develop in my throat. But how
could he be cruel one minute and then turn around and do something sweet like this? Why did he have to be so
hot and cold?
“Wow, that was really nice of Alexander,” Ava said and looked atpointedly.
| ignored her, “Welcto the team, Richard. You're on a need-to- know-basis, just like Aiden.” /
“Can | know more than him?” Aiden asked as we began to walk to the parking garage.
| just rolled my eyes in answer.
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Ava gave her brother directions as he navigated through the quiet countryside town of Luceland. As we drove,
Ava told us that we were meeting with a woman named Kelly Scott, but didn’t reveal any more since Richard and
Aiden were in the car.
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It didn’t take us very long until we pulled up to an apartment complex that had seen better days. The grass was
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtovergrown, the sidewalk in front was cracked, and most of the white door’s paint was peeling off.
Ava led the three of us to apartment 1603 on the 16th floor. She knocked, and we waited for several minutes for
someone to open the door. Just when | considered turning around to leave, the door swung open. A girl around
Chloe's age stood uncertainly in the doorframe. The first thing I noticed about her was her bright blue eyes. The
second thing was her deeply scarred face.
As soon as | saw her face, my stomach jolted with realization. A few days ago—when Ava and | were researching
Chloe's past—we discovered that Chloe had been kicked out of school for assault girl by viciously scratching her
face. Kelly Scott was probably th Although my heart broke for Kelly for having to go through that, this did help
our case. Now we knew that Kelly had a reason to want to get revenge on Chloe.
“Um, hi, can | help you?” Kelly asked as she took the four of us in.
“Did...did Chloe Windsor do that to you?” Ava asked bluntly, bypassing all formalities.
| shot her a look, but to my complete shock Kelly's lower lip trembled, and she nodded.
“Hi, I'm Ava. Russell Lewis's cousin,” Ava said since this was the cover we had agreed on. | didn’t like that we
were lying, but it was for a greater good. “I was wondering if you could tellmore about his disappearance-"
Ava was cut off by Kelly, who had burst into tears and folded over, her shoulders shaking with sobs. “No! Don’t
askabout him. | don’t know anything! Why can’t people just leavealone? | just want to live a quiet life.”
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Ava seemed to catch on, and she put
her arm around Kelly and gently
rubbed her shoulder. “Hey, it's okay. |
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Richard. “They are here for all of our
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After we quickly introduced ourselves, the four of us followed her into her apartment. When | stepped through
the doorway, my heart lifted with hope.
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