Chapter 6 - Ethan Phones His Estranged Sister To Uncover More Truths
The next morning, before the sun crested over the suburban rooftops, Ethan dialed his sister’s number.
The phone rang twice before a sleepy, cautious voice answered from the West Coast.
“Ethan? Is everything alright?” Chloe asked, her tone instantly sharp with alarm.
“I found the quarters, Chloe... Emma tried to pay for her bath and a cookie,” Ethan said, his voice breaking.
On the other end of the line, Chloe let out a sharp, heartbroken breath that told him everything he needed to know.
“They started early with her,” Chloe whispered angrily. “They told her you worked late because she was too expensive to maintain.”
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“How do we stop them, Chloe? How do I get them out of our lives permanently?” Ethan pleaded.
“You don't just walk away this time, Ethan; you prepare for a war because people like them never let go quietly.”
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