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68. A Hidden Plan

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The Mahesa family home slowly returned to calm after the guests began leaving one by one. The remaining glasses and plates had already been cleared away by the household staff. Kirana, who was still in the living room, busied herself arranging the flower vases, a small satisfied smile playing on her lips as if pleased with how the day had turned out.

Not long after, the sound of measured footsteps echoed from the staircase. Mrs. Lestari descended slowly, a thin shawl draped over her shoulders.
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