The Fifth Victim (XIX)

08:22 P.M. 

On the playground of Matthew Rivera's residence. 

September 2nd, the year 2018. Sunday. 

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2 months after Katrina Fajardo went missing. 

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A month after Dominador Gomez went missing. 

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3 days after Zoey Cortez had been abducted. 

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"I never wanted to say this, but I think this will be the last time I would peacefully talk to you. No blood, no guns, no knives, and no fights and berserk wars. Carmela, I wanted you to know that you are one of the women whom I knew to be strong and courageous enough to deal with this," Matthew mumbled.

Carmela was touched by that soothing words, but it doesn't mean that she will forgive Matthew for what he said. 

"Matthew..."