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Chapter Sixty - Empty Room

Author: Suni
last update publish date: 2026-04-29 18:31:33

Gianna waited until the house settled into silence before going to the kitchen.

The cook had already retired for the night, leaving the fires banked and the pantry locked.

Gianna found the key on its hook and let herself in.

She assembled a tray: bread, cheese, cold meat from dinner, a pitcher of water, and an apple. It was simple food, but enough.

When she reached the room under the stairs, she knocked softly.

"Molly? I brought you something to eat."

There was no answer.

Gianna pushed the door
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