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Chapter twenty one

Author: Lovelye
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-08 04:14:16
Lydia's POV

"Miss Camelia is inside, but I think you’ve gotten everything all mixed up."

I turned around and saw Mrs. Raymond standing behind me.

“Mother”

"Do you have any idea what they might be talking about?” I asked, half-whispering.

“We literally had breakfast together, Lydia. I’m as lost as you,” she replied.

“Ma’am,” one of the officers interrupted, “we’d appreciate it if you didn’t obstruct our investigation.”

“Obstruction?” I repeated, raising an eyebrow.

“Of course not.”

“Please, come inside,” I said quickly, ushering them into the house. “Camelia’s room is just upstairs. You can find her there.”

As they ascended the stairs, my curiosity simmered just beneath the surface. I wanted this to be about Camelia. Something serious. Something that’ll put her in a big mess. But sooner or later, I’d know what exactly is going on.

Camelia POV

Most of my things had already been moved to a new room, just a few door down from Henry’s.

He said he wanted me closer.
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