Hello to my dear my lovely page-turners and sweet bookworms, 💖
I am sitting down to write this with a truly heavy heart, feeling incredibly guilty for my prolonged absence. It has been nearly a month since my last update, and I have missed you all more than words can say.
I owe you an explanation for my silence. Recently, me and my family received heartbreaking news about my grandfather's health; his medical reports came back, and he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.
Navigating his treatments has been an emotional and exhausting whirlwind for my family.
On top of this, my critical board year midterms begin in just three days, and I absolutely have to dedicate time to my studies to secure my future.
Balancing his hospital care and my board exams means I cannot maintain a regular writing schedule right now. I will try my absolute best to sneak in a chapter if I can, but I humbly and regretfully ask for your patience until September 25th.
After that date, my exams will be over, and I promise to return to regular, consistent updates. Please understand my situation as I navigate this incredibly difficult time.
I know how much you are missing this book, and honestly, I miss it just as much!
To make up for the wait and to thank you for sticking by me, I have gathered some highly requested, majorly high-stakes spoilers.
Here is a dramatic sneak peek of what's coming next... 👀✨
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🤫 SPOILER 1: The Severed Line 💥
The phone screen illuminated the dark room, buzzing with an unfamiliar frequency. A trembling hand swiped answer, pressing the receiver tightly to her ear.
"Hello? Hello, Jay...?"
"Ava..." The voice on the other end was a ragged, distant whisper.
Before another word could be breathed, the device was violently snatched away, a desperate grip tightening around the metal.
"Jay?! Where the hell are you?!"
Silence stretched over the line—thick, suffocating, and heavy with unspoken secrets.
Finally, a low, cold breath broke the quiet. "I am coming back, Ate..."
BOOM.
A deafening explosion ripped through the receiver, followed by the agonizing screech of twisting metal and static. Through the burning feedback, a new, chilling voice hissed into the dead air:
"You should have stayed dead, Jean." ❌📞🔥
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♟️ SPOILER 2: The Open Hunt 🏹
A low, wicked chuckle echoed through the dimly lit room as glass clinked against glass.
"Everything is moving exactly as premeditated. It is finally time for the showcase."
A slow smile spread in the shadows, sharp and devoid of warmth. "Oh, this is going to be quite exquisite. The hiding hours are over... the original game has officially commenced."
"And from this day forward?"
"From today onwards..." a weapon clicked into place, echoing with lethal finality, "...we hunt out in the open." 🎲🐺🩸
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⚔️ SPOILER 3: The Protector's Wrath 🩸
"Did you honestly believe you could just walk into this palace of ghosts and usurp my sister's position?" A shadow loomed overhead, eyes burning with a terrifying, protective fury. "This palce belongs to her. And as her sister, I will protect it with my absolute life."
A cold, mocking laugh answered from the opposing side, dripping with venomous threats. "You talk big for someone standing on a crumbling foundation. You won't stop what's coming."
"You really think I will fall for your pathetic bluff?" A dangerous step forward closed the distance, the air turning to ice. "You seem to have forgotten exactly who I am, Mariano. If you have truly lost your memory, allow me to remind you—I possess more than enough power to make you regret ever drawing breath." 🔱👁️🗨️⛓️
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## ✈️ SPOILER 4: The Deceptive Itinerary 🗺️
"Since the storm has finally cleared and everything is perfectly fine now, how about a distraction? Let's all take a trip to New York."
"Oh, that is an spectacular idea! And we can even route through Japan on our way back. It's going to be absolute paradise."
Laughter echoed as packed suitcases were rolled across the marble floor, smiles exchanged in broad daylight. But as the doors closed, a hushed, mocking whisper cut through the excitement behind the glass.
"They actually believe we are going to New York..." 🛫🇯🇵🎭
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for understanding, my loves. Please keep my family in your thoughts, wish me luck on my midterms, and get ready for September 25th!
To help me prepare for my return, which of these four spoilers shocked you the most, and what are your wildest theories about who is speaking? Let me know in the comments!
I love you all until the scientist find the end of the universe ❤️
Missing you all 😭
See you soon 💕