Chapter 234 - 234: The Choice...

Lyla

I had spent the last two days doing everything I could to keep myself occupied, but nothing seemed to shake off the worry that clung to me like a second skin. Ramsey had called once when he arrived in Blue Ridge, his voice steady, assuring her that everything was fine and that he would return soon. But since then, silence. Lenny had mentioned in the morning assembly that Ramsey had called briefly, stating he was caught up in negotiations, yet something about his absence gnawed at me.

I decided to clear my head with a walk.

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