Renee hesitated for a moment and answered the call.
The voice on the other end introduced themselves directly, "Is this Renee Thompson? This is Centrolis Suburban Prison."
Renee's heart raced, and her legs suddenly felt weak.
"We need to confirm with you." The voice continued. "Your father is Melvin Thompson, is that correct?"
"Yes..."
"Melvin Thompson's execution date is the 14th of this month."
Renee took a sharp breath, staggering and leaning against a nearby tree.
"Ms. Renee Thompson, are you there?"
Renee took deep breaths, trying to remain calm. "Yes, I'm listening..."
"As per usual practice, a death row inmate is allowed to meet with family members before the execution. Melvin has expressed his desire to see you. The specific time is..."
It was as if millions of insects were buzzing loudly in Renee's ears. She hung up and started running along the street, hoping she could escape the mockery of fate by doing so.
However...
Renee ran all the way to the seaside, her mind filled with scenes of Melvin using her mother to blackmail her, forcing her to impersonate Pamela to claim the Thompsons' wealth.
Melvin would beat, curse, humiliate, and threaten her when she refused to do those immoral things.
That was not her father—he was a demon.
Renee covered her ears and let out a scream. Her cries mixed with the sound of the waves, fading away in ripples similar to clouds in the sky.
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