Back in the village, Linet's return was met with a mix of tension and anticipation. She had spent the last few days trailing Rita, gathering information, and now she had news to share that would shake the very foundation of Rita's carefully built life. As soon as she arrived at James's house, she found him sitting on the porch, staring into the distance.
Linet approached with a knowing look, and James immediately straightened, sensing something was off.
"What's going on?" James asked, his tone sharp.
Linet smiled, but it wasn't the smile of someone bringing good news. "I found her," she said, her voice low and conspiratorial. "Rita's been working in a big company in the city. She's a big shot now—running things, making decisions. She's living the life she always dreamed of, and
