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Chapter 69: Guests from Alnoc
Remuel chuckled as he took the chicken from Mira.
“Ha! So, you already know. Beats me how were you able to know whose chicken this is,” said Remuel.
“Mira recognized the chicken,” answered Eldion.
“You recognized this one from so many others? I thought all chickens looked alike,” replied Remuel with a bit of sarcasm in his voice. He looked at Mira and produced another smile.
Eldion, hearing what Remuel said, suddenly turned his face to Mira and smiled as well. “I told you they all look alike,” said Eldion.
“Men,” said Wen’s voice and Mira imagined her sister rolling her eyes. Mira merely shrugged her shoulders ever so slightly.
“Where are you taking it?” asked Sela. “I was just about to cook it, but Mira stopped me.”
Remuel turned to Mira and said, “Oh, did she?” Remuel turned to Mira. “I’m glad you stopped Sela. She can b
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