In Hannah's mind, a figure materialized so suddenly that it sent a shiver of excitement through her trembling hands.
Could it really be the one, the person who might have perished in a raging inferno, the same person Zavier had failed to find for two long years?
She yearned to step closer for a better look, but the fear of facing a disappointing outcome froze her in place. Rooted to the spot, she stared at the slender, familiar silhouette.
Casey followed Hannah's gaze and also noticed the delicate figure. "Hey Hannah, what's so fascinating about that person?"
Casey’s voice snapped Hannah back to reality. Quickly averting her eyes as if nothing had happened, she said, "Nothing, let's head back."
After a few steps, Hannah couldn't resist glancing back again. She still felt convinced that the silhouette belonged to someone she knew. "Casey, hand me my phone, please."d2
Casey promptly fished out the phone and passed it to Hannah.
Hannah unlocked the device, opened WhatsApp, and scrolled to Cornelia's chat. [Cornelia, I saw someone. Their profile looks so much like Skyler, but I'm scared it's not her. I didn't dare to approach.]
After typing the message, Hannah hesitated before sending it.
Zavier had always suspected that Cornelia and Marcus were hiding Skyler, so there was a good chance he was monitoring Cornelia's phone. Sending this message might tip him off. After a moment's indecision, Hannah deleted the text and wrote something else. [Cornelia, I'm missing you and my godson.]
It was their code. If Cornelia remembered, she would come to confirm.
Soon enough, Cornelia replied, [It's perfect timing, I'm not swamped with work. I'll bring my son over to visit your set.]
Hannah responded, [Great, I'll be waiting for you and my godson.]
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