Chapter 6: Web of Deceit

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:37:24 +0000

As the morning sun reached my face, I blinked awake, squinting as the warm light flooded the room. I slowly sat up and rubbed my eyes, feeling the stiffness in my neck from sleeping on the couch. Last night's events resurfaced in my head, particularly when I thought of that man's nasty actions at the mall. A shudder shot down my spine, but I ignored it; he had paid for what he'd done. I didn't want myself to get drained by thoughts of him; I had more important things to do today.