Third Person P.O.V.
The moment Caleb walked out of Bella’s house, the living room didn’t calm—it tensed further, energy simmering beneath the surface. Confusion, suspicion, and unease crackled in the air like a storm waiting to break. Bella stayed frozen, eyes locked on the closed door, while Claire, ever the observer, slowly turned in her seat, her expression unreadable.
“Bella,” she said with quiet urgency, “call Matt. Put it on speaker. We need others in on this. Now.”
Bella didn’t hesitate. She reached for her phone and dialed. Aiden, Blake, and Rachel drew closer. The line clicked, and soon Matt’s voice filtered through the speaker, calm and alert. Rose and Ryan were also on the call from Matt's office, which was soundproof—perfect for the conversation about to unfold.
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