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Chapter 6

Author: Blue Carberry
Isaac looked from the doctor to me. He tried to speak, but nothing came out.

Jolene stood frozen, tears still streaking her face.

It was a long moment before she finally managed to ask, her voice shaking, Doctor, could there be some kind of mistake? Ms. Page was still okay yesterday."

The doctor frowned. "She passed away yesterday at 3:47 pm. Her daughter was with her the whole time. There's no mistake."

At that exact moment, Isaac and Jolene had been at the cake shop taking pictures togethe
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