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In the luxury of Harrison Monroe's Mansion.
Lyra watched as Harrison made his way into his room, his shoulders sagged and his tired and footsteps heavy. His eyes were ringed with dark circles, he had cried in secret and he wanted to continue mourning his father's death in his room.As Lyra watched his facial expression darken after the conversation they had in the car and the hospital, a chill ran down Lyra's spine. “I never wanted to be a part of this deadly game," Lyra whispered to herself, clasping her hands before her body.“Welcome home, Ma'am” The head maid greeted, packing the luggage that was thrown out, and packing them inside.Harrison had to let Lyra stay with him, he believed that she had the royal seal.“Can I use your cellphone?" Lyra asked, swinging her restless gaze to the headmaid behind her. The headmaid stopped wheeling Lyra's luggage in, standing upright.The head maid paused, looking at the CCTV cameras huRelated chapters
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