Chapter 61

Chapter 61

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The road stretched ahead, an unbroken ribbon of asphalt that seemed to disappear into the unknown. Evelyn's voice cut through the silence, a note of assurance that mingled with the steady hum of the car's engine. "It's just up ahead," she announced, her words carrying a sense of both anticipation and apprehension. The tension in the air was palpable, each heartbeat a reminder that their destination was drawing closer.

Levi's hands tightened on the steering wheel, his gaze flickering between the road and the surroundings that seemed to encroach upon them. A decision was made, a silent understanding that manifested in the sudden halt of the car. The vehicle came to a stop, the abruptness of the action causing Selena's confusion to rise like an insistent tide.

"Why are we stopping?" Selena's voice was tinged with bewilderment, the question hanging in the air like a suspended thought. Her brows furrowed, eyes scanning the vicinity as if searching for an an