Under the shimmering glow of the white moon, its light pierced. through the tangled branches and


    spilled onto the balcony.


    In the dimly lit room, Suzanne tossed and turned restlessly before sumbing to sleep. Yet, her


    slumber was far from peaceful.


    Beads of cold sweat formed on her forehead as her breaths


    quickened. Within the darkness, she found herself lost and unable to discern her surroundings. The


    chilling wind scraped against her skin, sending shivers down her spine.


    Amidst the eerie silence, the voices of a man and a woman


    reverberated, their whispers akin to ghostly murmurs in the abyss.


    “Suzanne, save us! It’s so cold… Run away, Suzanne! Don’t look back!” their voices pleaded,


    wrenching at Suzanne’s heart with each


    desperate cry.


    Suzanne sprinted aimlessly through the pitch-ck surrounding senses consumed by fear as an


    ominous presence loomed over


    The sinister voice echoed through the void like a haunting chant, “Kil her… Kill her, and the money is


    yours… Kill her!”


    A shadowy figure materialized before Suzanne, its malevolent gaze piercing through the darkness. Its


    bloodied hands reached out and wrapped around her throat, suffocating her in its terrifying grasp.


    In that instant, Suzanne’s eyes snapped open, and she hastily sat up in bed. Gasping for breath, she


    scanned her surroundings, finding sce in the familiar furnishings that surrounded her.


    As she looked out of the window, the morning rays greeted her, dispelling the remnants of her


    unsettling dream.


    She couldn’t help but scoff at the absurdity of her dream. To think she had imagined her parents crying


    out for her help when, in reality, they only ever sought financial assistance from her.


    Feeling mmy from the cold sweat, Suzanne decided to freshen up. After tossing aside the covers,


    she retrieved a fresh set of clothes and made her way to the bathroom.


    Half an hourter, she emerged in casual wear and ready to face the day.


    As she descended the stairs, she caught snippets of Sally’s voice and stopped in her tracks. She


    looked over to find Sally and Florence engaged in conversation in the living room.


    “You mustn’t do such a reckless thing again, Sally. How could I face your grandparents if anything


    happened to you?” Florence implored.


    Sally shed a reassuring smile “Don’t worry, Mrs. Morrison. I won’t do anything dangerous again.


    Besides, Nate has been keeping mepany these past few days. He’s really lifted my spirits.”


    Florencemented, “It’s all Vera’s fault. She shouldn’t have those two together when they clearly aren’t


    in love. Otherwise of you would be suffering like this.”


    However, Sally replied in a hushed voice, “I don’t think Grandma intended for this. I believe she’s been


    manipted.”


    Florence hesitated before giving an awkward smile, refraining from speaking ill of Suzanne behind her


    back.


    Spotting Suzanne on the stairs, Sally raised her voice and dered, ” Nate told me he’s only treating


    me like that out of concern for


    Grandma’s health. Once Grandma passed away, he ns to file for a divorce and take me as his wife.”


    “We all know that’s the truth, yet you continue to put yourself in


    harm’s way,” Florence sighed.


    “Not anymore,” Sally reassured with a grin.


    Florence gently held Sally’s hand and gave it a reassuring pat. She said, “Let’s be patient. However, it


    wouldn’t be fair to Suzanne if we prolong this any further.”


    Sally furrowed her brow at her remark. “That can’t be. Nate will make things right for her.”


    Florence let out a heavy sigh. “I just hope he handles everything properly.”


    Unbeknownst to Florence, Sally’s eyes gave away her displeasure. Given their limited interactions over


    the past ten days, she hadn’t expected Florence to sympathize with Suzanne and speak up for her.


    Meanwhile, Suzanne was taken aback by what she overheard.


    Clenching her fists, her heart ached with the realization that Nathan, intended to divorce her. He was


    only waiting for Vera’s passing to ease his guilt.


    Suppressing the sorrow within, Suzanne continued down Upon noticing her, Sally rose with feigned


    surprise and gree Good morning, Suzanne.”


    Upon catching wind of this, Florence anxiously shifted her gaze towards the staircase. However,


    Suzanne ignored Sally and made a


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    beeline for the door.


    Just as Suzanne reached for the handle, her phone suddenly rang. She stopped in her tracks to check


    the unfamiliar number.


    Sally gazed at Suzanne’s lonely figure gleefully, her eyes gleaming with triumph.