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The security team arrived, and I paced the house as they installed cameras. Every passing car, every dog walker suddenly seemed suspicious. Just as they were finishing, Leona pulled into my driveway, her expression grim.
“The lab results are in,” she said. “That liquid you found? It’s a powerful corrosive, often used to weaken locks.”
My heart sank. “So, it’s true. They were planning to break in.”
At that moment, I spotted Ravi arriving at a neighbor’s house.
“He’s here,” I said, moving to the window.
I approached Ravi as he was about to leave. He looked tense, but I needed answers.
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