Chapter 40

“Who's Mia?” I asked Irene confused.

“She’s the one“ Irene replied but she seemed to be in a daze.

“By she, you mean your lost daughter?” I asked with raised eyebrows but she said nothing.

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“Sorry, can you hear me?” I asked in confusion as Irene seems to be a little lost in thought. As I thought to shake her out of her obvious reverie, she suddenly called my name.

“Coralie! Coralie! Give me your hands.” She demanded.

As I stretched forth my hands to her, she dismissed it quickly. “No! This won't do. Hurry! Make the waiting room ready.” She commanded and hurriedly stood up from where she sat and disappeared behind the curtains to her room.

I was still in a daze wondering why it seemed like she was being chased, when she suddenly shouted from inside. “Now!”

I got up from my seat in haste to prepare the waiting room for Irene. On my way, I sent words to Aveir and Pixie. And soon enough, they joined me as we made our way to the waiting room.

“Coralie, has something happened? Why are w