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Chapter 80
Timothy's words about his challenging childhood had sparked a curiosity within
me, a desire to understand the layers that he guarded so fiercely.
I couldn't help but wonder if his childhood secrets mirrored my own — dark,
sleepless days with only small glimmers of joy in the mix. It was clear that his
past was a realm he kept well- hidden.
As I smoothed on a rich moisturizer, I pondered the significance of his fleeting
confession. A strict father, an absence of fun these were mere fragments of a
story that begged to be illuminated. But how could I breach the walls he had
erected, a challenge that seemed as daunting as my own struggles with
vulnerability?
The moon's gentle radiance cast a silvery glow across my room as I slipped into
bed. I closed my eyes and allowed the weight of the day to settle. Timothy's
guarded past was a puzzle that tugged at my thoughts, a mystery that I was
determined to unravel, not just for my own curiosity, but for the connection that I
sensed between us.
Just as I was about to shut my eyes, my phone lit up on the nightstand. The
unexpected ring jerked me out of my state of calm, prompting me to answer with
a quick swipe. “Hello?” “Evie, it's Penny,” came her voice, sharp and focused.
I sat up against the headboard, a brief yawn coming over me. “Penny, it's late.
What's going on?”
There was a moment of hesitation before Penny spoke, her tone measured. “I've
been keeping an eye on the apartment area, and I noticed something... off.
There's a woman who's been lurking around, but she hasn't actually gone inside
any of the buildings.”
A shiver danced down my spine as her words sank in. “A woman? Can you
describe her?” Penny hummed. “She's pretty far away, so I can’t get too specific.
She's thin, with really long hair, and she’s wearing dark clothes.”
My heart quickened. There was a certain woman that had been around out
apartments before, her hair long and her body stick-thin. I bit my lip and looked
at the empty velvet box that rested on my nightstand.
With the way she'd attempted to pick Timothy's lock, it didn’t seem too far-
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fetched that she
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could scale her way into a gated community and pick the lock to my home... And
steal my gift.
Penny's voice held a note of concern. “Do you know who it could be?”
I took a deep breath. “I have my suspicions.”
Penny's next words were laced with determination. “I can keep an eye on her if
want.”
I sighed. “Would you, Penny? Make sure she’s still in sight, because I'm coming
down.”
“On it!" she agreed.
As I hung up the phone, I felt a mixture of apprehension and resolve settle over
me. With Aria already in bed, I needed to handle this situation quietly. I slipped
out of the apartment, the cool night air sending a shiver down my spine as I
headed toward the outdoor area.
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Penny stood near the gate area, her posture alert as she scanned the
surroundings. “She’s been moving around so quickly, but she’s still here,” Penny
reported as I approached. “Come on, then,” I told her, already pacing forth. “I
want to catch her while we still can.”
The cold night air nipped at my skin as I walked with Penny through the dimly lit
pathways of the apartment complex. The gravity of the situation weighed heavily
on my heart, and I wondered how dangerous this idea might have been. Linda
didn't seem like just any obsessed fan, her actions far surpassing instability.
Penny's steps were purposeful, her eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of
movement. I could tell that she was experienced in this line of work, her instincts
finely tuned to detect even the slightest anomaly. As we approached the
dumpster area, a flicker of movement caught my eye, and my heart raced in
anticipation.
“There she is,” Penny whispered, her voice barely audible above the rustling of
the night breeze.
Linda was standing a few feet away, her posture tense and defensive. Her
disheveled appearance seemed to blend seamlessly with the darkness. I
steadied my breaths as we closed the distance, losing my resolve with each step.
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As we approached Linda, her gaze shifted from Penny to me, her eyes a mix of
defiance and unease. “What do you want?”
I took a deep breath, my voice steady as I responded, “We want to know why
you've been lurking around here.”
Linda's dismissive shrug did little to mask the unease in her expression. “Just
unease in her expression. “Just passing by. What's it to you?”
I stepped forward, my voice firm. “Cut the act, Linda. I know you were in my
apartment the other day.”
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Linda's eyes narrowed, a hint of vulnerability flickering in her gaze. “So what if I
was?” Penny's voice cut through the tension, her tone sharp. “Well, that's illegal,
for starters.” Linda's bravado wavered, a hint of uncertainty dancing across her
features. Her eyes darted around, searching for a proper escape route that could
evade Penny and I.
My patience was wearing thin. “Did you take something from my apartment,
Linda?”
A sinister smile played at the corners of Linda's lips, her fingers curling around
something in her pocket. With a triumphant flourish, she pulled out the crystalline
balance and dangled it between her fingers. My breath caught in my throat, a
surge of emotions welling up within me.
“It was meant for me,” Linda declared, her voice infused with a strange mixture of
desperation
and entitlement.
I scoffed. “Meant for you? That gift was for me.”
Linda's gaze turned defiant, her eyes ablaze with a fierce determination. “He
would have given it to me had you not made him angry.”
“Linda, for crying out loud,” I began, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Why would
he even give you something like that? You don’t practice law.”
Linda clutched the figure in her hands. I cringed as I heard its delicate pieces
clink together. “I could if that's what he likes in a girl,”
Penny stepped forward, stuffing her hands in her pockets. “Timothy doesn’t care
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about you like that, Linda. You need to let go of this obsession.”
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“Why would you do that?” I cried out, the ring of the crash barely out of my ears.
Linda's laughter was chilling. “He cares about me. Fuck your stupid gift.”
With one last contemptuous look, she turned and fled into the darkness.
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