Chapter 17: Like a Ghost

Chapter 17: Like a Ghost

Hellen’s eyes narrowed just a touch, sweeping over Emily in a long, careful look that took in her pale porcelain skin glowing faint in the kitchen’s warm light. The hoodie made it clear.

She leaned back on her stool at the island, legs crossed smooth and sure, her navy suit sharp and perfect against the cozy feel of Willowbrook Manor. "You look like you haven’t stepped outside this house for weeks," she said, her voice even and smooth, like a calm river hiding a strong current. "Ms. Leonhart, am I correct?"

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