“Nothil
Imost swore on the spot.
acle came all the way here early this morning to save Sophia. Neil, if you don’t know the truth, uh don’t accuse people so carelessly!”
, Mr. Weston,” Venus said lazily. “There’s no point talking to a brain-dead simp. I’m starving
t Neil a contemptuous glance, then walked off.
hed with anger, pointing after her and shouting, “Don’t think you’re untouchable just because Mr. s backing you up! Venus, I swear I’ll guard the door mysel. There’s no way you’re getting into that ot even if you fly!”
ses in the hallway froze, their eyes wide.
ays-calm Dr. Burn was actually yelling like a street thug.
e they realized who he was shouting at, they all understool.
he in the hospital knew Neil could not stand Venus. He had even thrown away every meal she
him.
She sli
Darcy
The m
some s
“Why
Darcy
Venus
“I reall Darcy
“It’s no
He noc
She gla
arked outside an upscale restaurant. “We’re here, Ms. Oracle.”
“A mys
Sophia
Venus!
ooked up from her phone, saw the restaurant sign, and chuckled. “I already ate before heading out. I
saying that casually. Take me to the river instead.”
That of
ht!”
They n
tarted the car again, glancing at her through the rearview mirror.
By the
vas on her phone, totally absorbed.
red his throat to break the silence. “Are you playing a game?”
e said. “Just checking if there are any new paranormal cases on the forum.”
vere none.
old
post about a poppet had a new comment.
rom MissYoyo, messaging the original poster, “Unblock me I’ve got a big job to discuss.”
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“Let’s w
Darcy s
Venus s
He sigh
“No ne
agoday ago2
ilation, her browsdnbows knitting together. “What a mes she muttered.
Iready turned herberthorn baby into a new popper.
ne’s own flesh and baldoahliblood its resentment was bond to be stronger.
Is. Oracle, what did you jus sou just say?”
about someone I knowvik sob who’s about to destroy herself.”
back into her pocket pocke
river.
ed out of the car, the heavy chilt into gy. Guess a lot of people have jumper
the air made her expression tighten. “Wow, that’s reived here.
t was a good idea to host a party on the vive the river?”
1 his hand. “Uh, that was my company’s ideany’s idea
nder you were so worried about Sophia than you daan you came to me overnight.”
is to happen. If something happens to herlionereren verbe able to face Mr. Jynn again,”
1.” Venus said. “Don’t beat yourself up. I handle it
Tell me what you need, Ms. Oracle. I’ll do whatever you say you, say
river and smiled faintly. “Then take me to a mystic shop
Shop
ou’re gonna make offerings to the water ghost? Darcy he acechelalteds It almost killed
offer it anything?”
There’s more than one water ghost in that river!” river
ill down his spine. He stared at the dark water, goosebums crawling things his arms.
where Venus bought everything she needed, filling the car trunk completelympletely,
done, the sun was already setting.
meal, and night soon fell.
pital, Venus said.
sy.”Maybe I should bring a torch and stand guard in her room?” room?”
e Lucas and Neil call security on you? Be my guest.”
what they think-as long as Sophia’s safe.”
if you really can’t relax, send Lucas a text.”
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