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Chapter Twenty Five

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"Justice, is something on your mind?" Edwina asked, joining me on the veranda steps. Despite the early evening hour, it felt like midnight. Dinner, although delicious, had gone unnoticed by me.

"What do you mean?" I pretended ignorance.

"Really?" She rolled her eyes. "You're going to play dumb with me?"

"I have no clue what you're talking about," I innocently replied.

"Fine." She sighed. "You were quiet during dinner, not enjoying your food as usual. It worried me."

"I'm fine," I reassured her. "Thanks for your concern. I didn't expect this day to come."

"I'm not as bad as you think," She insisted.

"No, you're not," I agreed. "I actually want to thank you."

"For what?"

"For accepting me."

"Of course," She smiled.

"Does this mean we're friends now? Friends worry about each other." I asked.

"Sure," she beamed. "Friends."

"It's a beautiful night," I remarked.

"It's starless and moonless. How is it beautiful?" She asked, confused.

"It just is," I shrugged.

"I t
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