Chapter 26

"Calm down, Celia. Stop the car this instant and pull over," Roman urged, his voice filled with concern, trying to soothe the turmoil on the other end of the line. He could hear her choking breaths and shivers of distress.

"Have you pulled over?" He asked.

With a trembling voice, Celia finally replied, "Yes, I've pulled over." Her words carried the weight of her emotional turmoil.

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