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Chapter fifteen: In the basement (2)

Penulis: Blessingurielle
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Betty was struck by the sight before her. A line of gravestones stood in a row, each one bearing a name. She crept into the basement, she didn't want to be seen by Mateo, not yet.

The gravestones were adorned with small bouquets of flowers, and the ceiling above was open to the night sky, allowing the moonlight to filter in. The soft glow illuminated the gravestones, casting a gentle light on the names etched into the stone. Betty's eyes widened as she took in the scene. Mateo stood before one of the gravestones, with the Queen of Night flower in his hand. He seemed lost in thought, his eyes fixed on one of the graves. Betty's gaze followed his, and she saw the name on the gravestone he was looking at. The name "Robert Silas" was etched boldly into the stone. Betty's presence went unnoticed as Mateo remained absorbed in his thoughts. She stood there, frozen in time.

Betty's gaze was fixed on Mateo as he stood before the gravestone, the Queen of Night flower held delicately in his h
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