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Chapter 9

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Lena Novak pov

The dark stench of Celeste still lingered in the air, so I cast an air-cleansing spell to eliminate the demon stink.

“I better let you be so you can rest up before your chores tomorrow,” Eve said while collecting the tray.

“Will you come for me?” I asked curiously, and she shook her head.

“One of Celeste's head maids will collect you and escort you to whichever chore she wants done.”

Nodding slowly, I said, “Great,” then followed her to the door and thanked her as she left.
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