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CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT
'Saturday' I sighed sadly, that was three days from now.
'Why are you leaving anyway?' I asked suddenly not wanting him away from here, past these few days. We've been spending a lot of time together and I would miss him when he leaves.
'I found something about my missing sister, I think she's in Lagos so I have to go find her'
I was happy for him and I prayed he find his sister soon in good health and paint what he wanted to paint with her. At least he won't be lonely anymore.
'That's great news, honestly. I hope you find her' I replied.
'I hope so too and guess what Anna, I've been able to put some stuff together concerning the broken portait. If I can at least finish half of it, it'll be able to trace her
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