(Livia)
I read the message again before calling Rachel. She answered immediately, and I asked whether anyone had approached her apartment. She said she had just returned from buying groceries. I told her about the photograph without mentioning Julian's name.
"Someone sent me a picture of your building. They told me to keep you away. Please check that your door is locked."
"Livia, who sent it?"
"I don't know yet. Don't open the door for anyone you aren't expecting."
"I'm calling the police. You should too."
I agreed and asked her to save our messages. Rachel wanted me to come over, but I explained why I couldn't. Before hanging up, she promised to call if anything unusual happened. I took a screenshot of the threat and sent it to her.
I went straight to the study with my phone in my
