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Chapter 8

Penulis: Wynn
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-24 13:19:35

SCARLETT'S P.O.V.

A couple of weeks had gone by since the issue of the portrait and that cursed nightmare that I had. Safe to say that my curiosity level had greatly reduced from eighty percent to about twenty-five percent. My curiosity to unlock the hidden secrets of the manor still lingered, but it wasn't as strong as it once was. Not strong enough for me to risk losing my job. I enjoyed my job most of the days; it felt like a much better upgrade from my last job. For one, I didn't have to deal with nasty customers or bitchy Brittany. I greatly appreciated the peace and quiet this job offered. I also have the sweetest co-workers, which I think is a huge bonus, and besides, the pay is pretty decent. What more could I ask for? There were a few bad days, but it was nothing I couldn't handle. A few times, I had caught myself wondering if the dream I had was as a result of my loneliness and my imagination, which had a tendency to run wild sometimes. And besides, no one speaks of the east
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