Echoes of ambition

tic beating of Jayne's heart. He looked at Nana Emi, her face etched with worry, and a cold dread s

heir lives. He would stop by the house, sometimes bringing gifts – expensive chocolates for Nana Emi, a new vi

l and insignificant. Jayne noticed a change in Nana Emi. She became quieter, more withdrawn, her usual spar

ng at Jayne with pleading eyes. Mr. Sterling's smile tightened. "It's just a friendly d

, watching the streetlights flicker on as the sky darkened. A sense of unease gnawe

minute. Finally, he heard the sound of a car pulling up out

d with tears, and her hands trembled uncontrollably. She didn't speak, didn't

something had happened. Something terrible. He could feel it in the air, in the heavy silenc

Emi's room. He felt a burning anger rising within him, a fierce protectiveness towards his grandmo

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