Chapter 40: FALSE HOPE

Chapter 40: FALSE HOPE

"Jean!" he barked, and she flinched, startled by his sudden presence.

Jean turned slowly, sweat on her brow, and for a second... She looked small. Worn out. "I-I was trying to fix it. The strong wind from the storm that night knocked down a bunch of tree branches. I thought if I cleared it fast enough, they’d see it."

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