Way To The Key
Author: MELODEAROSE
last update2025-03-01 23:43:30

Laura barely had time to stop the car when Thenma threw the door open and rushed out. His movements were sharp, precise—like a man who had just connected an important piece of a puzzle and couldn’t wait to confirm it.

She watched as he strode toward the small café across the street, completely absorbed in his mission. His urgency was palpable, like nothing else mattered except reaching Joey.

Laura frowned, leaning against the steering wheel. "Are you ever going to tell me why you dragged me all the way here?"

Thenma, already halfway across the road, glanced back briefly. "Not now. You can head back first. I’ve got things to do here."

Laura scoffed in disbelief. "Are you serious?"

Thenma didn’t respond. He simply pushed open the café door, stepping inside without looking back.

The warm aroma of coffee greeted him, blending with the low hum of conversation. The moment he entered, he forced himself to slow down, suppressing the restless energy that had driven him here. He had to act natu
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