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XVI. Pandora's Heart
Ross
"I refuse to believe it. There is no way Cass is Eris," said Maura who sounded agitated. I guess they figured out something for them to mention the name Eris.
"You're completely right Ms. Calma," Ms. Reina replied. Maura, Noah, and Lowan turned to us as we emerged from the trees. She continued, "Cass is not Eris; I am." Maura’s jaw dropped and the boys’ eyes widened with shock.
"What?!" exclaimed Noah in disbelief. "You’re lying. You’re just saying that to protect that pretentious Cass," he added.
"How dare you?" scowled Cass lunging at Noah. Maura embraced the enraged Cass trying to hold her back
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