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Chapter 18- Reconcilliation?

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DOMINIC

The next morning, I woke to the quiet hum of activity downstairs.

Not the usual footsteps of staff preparing breakfast, but the heavier, layered sound of multiple voices, laughter, greetings, a clinking of cutleries that was far too social for a weekday.

I frowned, checking my watch. Wednesday. Still too early for unexpected guests.

When I stepped out of my room, Mr. Alcott was at the top of the stairs, posture impeccable. “Your family is here, sir,” he said, as if announcing an inspection team.

I had almost forgotten that they were coming over today

“My family?” My brow pulled tight. “I told them about Elliot last night just for my parents to come visit, not to send the entire—”

“They said,” Mr. Alcott lowered his voice slightly, “everyone was free.”

Of course they were.

The dining room was already filled when I entered. My parents occupied the head of the table, my father’s posture straight as a blade, my mother’s eyes lighting in calculated warmth when she saw me. Marcus an
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