Driven to the Edge

"Been gone for years," Cleo murmured, her eyes dropping to the floor.

Derek paused, his gaze softening. "Sorry about that."

He didn't press her any further, just swiped his card and disappeared into his own room.

Derek sat down on the couch, and he couldn't help but notice how beautiful Cleo's eyes were. They had that pure, almost otherworldly look, just like Pearl in those old photos.

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