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      CHAPTER 5

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist waking up beside Jameson, her ball gown draped over the bed. She reflects on his mysterious scar, which he has never explained truthfully, and resists the urge to touch him before leaving the room. After picking up her Hawthorne pin and dressing, she heads downstairs, where she finds Grayson alone in the dining room. Their conversation is tense, as Grayson reminds her that the estate will soon be hers, signaling an inevitable change in their dynamics. Despite her…
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      CHAPTER 37

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jameson insisting they must locate Nan, the only person who might know if the late Tobias Hawthorne had undisclosed family beyond Zara’s knowledge. The group discusses Nan’s habits, noting her fondness for specific rooms in the Hawthorne estate, and Jameson deduces she’s likely in the chapel. The chapel is described as a stunning, artisan-crafted space where Nan is found resting. Her sharp, no-nonsense demeanor is immediately apparent as she chastises Jameson and the…
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      CHAPTER 69

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Xander retrieving and playing two seemingly garbled audio files from separate USBs. When combined, the files reveal a clear message from the late Tobias Hawthorne, addressing Avery and the Hawthorne brothers. His voice, eerily present, immediately shifts the atmosphere in the room. The recording begins with Hawthorne reflecting on his life, acknowledging his luck and cunning in achieving greatness, while also hinting at the mystery surrounding Avery's connection to him and the…
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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 begins with a calculated step into the world of Thornfield Estates, as I craft my first planned “coincidence” with Emily Clark and Campbell Reed. Strolling Adele through the neighborhood provides the perfect pretext to insert myself into their line of sight. I’m not just walking a dog—I’m walking our dog, subtly announcing that I’m not an employee anymore but Eddie’s partner, and that detail doesn’t go unnoticed. Their oversized sunglasses hide most of their expressions, but the…
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      Sumário

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sumário Capítulo 1 Capítulo 2 Capítulo 3 Capítulo 4 Capítulo 5 Capítulo 6 Capítulo 7 Capítulo 8 Capítulo 9 Capítulo 10 Capítulo 11 Capítulo 12 Capítulo 13 Capítulo 14 Capítulo 15 Capítulo 16 Capítulo 17 Capítulo…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Capítulo Quinze Apenas alguns dias se passaram desde a morte de Harper, mas parece que minha vida virou de cabeça para baixo. A polícia pegou meu depoimento. Duas vezes. É compreensível que eles quisessem garantir que não havia furos na minha história. É o trabalho deles. As perguntas eram simples. Fáceis de responder. — Pode explicar o que aconteceu? — Harper se debruçou na borda da canoa. Ela virou. Todos afundamos, mas Harper nunca voltou à superfície. Tentei encontrá-la, mas estava…
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      Chapter 43

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 43 provides an in-depth look at the protagonist’s emotional and psychological journey, which is marked by an eight-month stay at Clearview Psychiatric Hospital following a tragic and devastating incident. During this period, the protagonist, overwhelmed by severe depression and debilitating delusions, tried to take her own life as well as her daughter Cecelia's by administering a fatal dose of sedatives and placing her daughter in a filled bathtub. This heartbreaking attempt was halted by her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Three Mountains Motel serves as an important anchor in Chapter 52 of the book, where the defense team sets out to prove Kya’s innocence during her trial. The courtroom is tense, and the defense’s goal is to establish a solid alibi for Kya, who faces the grave accusation of murder. The first crucial testimony comes from Sarah Singletary, a clerk at the local Piggly Wiggly market, who recalls seeing Kya at the bus stop around the time of the alleged crime. This sighting provides an important link to…
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    • Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Hannah grips the boat’s railing tightly, her knuckles white as she fights the rising nausea brought on by the relentless rocking of the waves. The journey to Inis an Amplóra is proving more treacherous than she had anticipated, the rough seas serving as an unsettling prelude to The Plus-One wedding they are about to attend. Charlie, seated beside her with a look of mild amusement, reassures her with empty platitudes, though his own unease is betrayed by the occasional tightening of his jaw. Their…
    • Earlier that day: Olivia: The Bridesmaid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Earlier in the day, The Bridesmaid, Olivia, moves through the wedding marquee with a singular focus—to drink enough to dull the relentless emotions that refuse to leave her alone. As The Bridesmaid, she is expected to share in the joy of the celebration, to stand by her sister Jules and smile for the photographs, but the weight of her own turmoil is too great to mask completely. She skirts the edges of the party, avoiding conversations and instead collecting half-finished drinks from abandoned tables,…
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