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Chapter 189 The Account for Today

Autor: Ryco
last update Fecha de publicación: 2026-11-04 11:55:32

Disaster day one hundred eighty-nine December 8

The emergency account fitted on one sheet.

Nessa had imagined something larger. Nell had put the assessment, matched assembly, fitting, carriage and one-night resting charge beside the amounts actually paid. There were no dramatic words on the page. The site had spent a margin it now needed to rebuild while continuing to buy fuel and maintain the rooms.

“We can bring our next agreed contribution forward,” Nessa said.

“Speak to the people sharing i
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