"S-She is..."
Kaitlyn locked eyes with Renee, her gaze revealing an indescribable mix of pain and distress.
"Mom, don't be afraid." Renee rushed to embrace her mother, feeling the familiar softness of Kaitlyn's hand.
But then Renee pulled back, studying Kaitlyn. There was no change—even the white hair by her temples remained the same.
"Renee, you are in danger. Run, quickly!"
"Mom?"
Kaitlyn's smile remained, but her eyes turned frigid as if she had transformed into someone else. She stared at Renee with a sinister grin, her voice chilling. "Renee, what's the matter?"
Renee let go suddenly, retreating several steps.
"Talk!" Kaitlyn closed in slowly. "So, did you follow me to find this place?"
"Mom, I..." An icy shiver shot down Renee's spine, her skin prickling with goosebumps. "I was just worried. You hadn't taken your medicine today, so I thought..."
Kaitlyn's lips twitched briefly before she resumed her smile. "Ah, I understand."
"Mom, when did you get this house? How come I didn't know about it?"
"Your useless father handed it over!" Kaitlyn's tone was nonchalant.
Renee jolted, eyes widening. It took a moment for the realization to sink in.
"D-Dad... You're in touch with him?"
"You naive child, we're your parents. If not him, then who?" Kaitlyn's smile was eerie. "He transferred this old shack to my name while you were pretending to be Pamela Thompson. He wanted to silence me... Heh! That sly old fox tricked me! No one would take this place even if they were paid!"
Renee stepped back, her back against the wall. A shiver crawled up her skin, and her blood ran cold.
Kaitlyn turned to look at Renee. "Your birthday is in two days. What kind of birthday present do you want?"
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