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Chapter 81: Blood on the Glass
Author: G. SAROWAR
last update2025-04-11 13:22:13

Jo’s heart nearly jumped out of his chest. A small dog had been tied under the seat, and it lunged at his face. It was an Alabama breed, known for its fierce and aggressive nature. But this one? It was beyond aggressive—it was completely unhinged. Calling it wild would be an understatement. Jo had no idea why the old lady had brought such a beast along. Without wasting another second, he bolted, fear propelling his legs forward.

While checking tickets, Jo got into a heated exchange with a middle-aged woman. He had asked for her ticket, and she rummaged through her bag and pockets but came up empty-handed. Finally, she sighed and admitted, “I must have lost it.”

“Then you’ll have to pay a fine,” Jo said, firm but calm.

The mere mention of a fine sent the woman into a rage. She insisted she was a regular on this route and argued that fining her was completely unreasonable. But Jo didn’t budge. “Either show the ticket or pay the fine,” he repeated.

Frustrated, the woman snapped, “How muc
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