10/03/2026 21:02

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He had his hand on the door when he turned. 1 hit the door with my shoulder because no one ever calls just before dawn unless it's important. When you said families were the victims, does that include kids? Strangely, no, he said. A different generation, you know.

The scream died, and there was a silence so thick you could have dropped a pin and heard it bounce. Edward held his hand out and I handed him another clip from the purse. It is not torture. Carefully, I said.