Chapter 69

'Why did Cane have this?'

'What were you two doing?'

'How long have you been working with him?'

'Did you kill him?'

Malia took a step back, grasping the box close to her chest. "I... I'll figure it out." She said. 

Amanda nodded the suspicion in her eyes not reducing. Malia had to leave, lest she start talking.

"I have to go now," Malia said.

Amanda nodded. "Okay. I have to go back to packing anyway. Have a safe drive home."

"You'll tell me where you go, right?"

"Yes," Amanda smiled. "I'll forward the address to you."

"See you then,"

"Yeah. See you later."

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Malia locked her car and turned to the box. She was parked in a gas station, suspense getting the better of her. She couldn't wait to get home before opening the box. Who knew what was inside?!

She took the box in her hands and stared at it. It was small and oddly square-shaped, with the numeric keypad glowing a dull green.

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