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243 | I've Heard of It
"Yeah, that's the truth," Zoey said, "but I'm afraid to tell you."
"Afraid of what?" I asked.
"You're angry."
"Of course I'm angry," I said, "who wouldn't be mad at being ripped off like that Zoey? I already believed your sad fake story.”
Zoey was silent. For a moment, I realized that I had gone too far. The Lovebird from the South story is actually no less sad.
"I'm sorry," I said.
"Forget it," Zoey replied. “Let's just have another chat. It's all because you asked about Mother Arynn."
“Can you tell me more about Saltyville Village?” I asked.
"What's with that village?" Zoey asked back.
"Who knows. I feel like Saltyille is a special place,” I said. “Somehow, I feel connected to that village.”
"Tell me," Zoey begged.
I then share some of the events that I have experienced and know about Saltyville.
"I met an old man," I began, "but he's no ordinary man."
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