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Chapter 9

Author: Zesty Zing
Bella did not spare George a glance. She strode into the shack and swept her gaze across the cramped room until it settled on Oscar, stretched out on the sagging sofa.

He lay beneath a patched cotton quilt, its stuffing bunched and uneven, the fabric worn thin from years of use.

A flicker of disdain crossed her face.

"Where's Dargan?" she demanded. "Didn't I tell him to handle this by the book?"

Her tone was sharp and dismissive.

George's expression darkened. He pointed toward the door. "Th
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