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Chapter Twenty-One
Eyes were moist from gratitude and relief of their long and arduous journey finally ending as the travelers entered the compound that was once a health camp, but now served as their home.
Felix excitedly gave Oriana and her family a tour of the place. They took extra time in the spa location that offered each of them a clean robe, slippers, and a set of spa pants and top for them to change into once they’d cleaned up.
Imogene and Oriana were eager to experience the shower. Having lived their lives in the wilderness, they were only mildly aware of the concept of indoor plumbing and heated water being pumped through pipes for washing. Felix had to disguise his amusement over the childlike awe that they openly displayed when he demonstrated how the toilet flushed and the sink and shower produced water on demand.
Since the lodge was built to accommodate large groups of people at a time, Kendra’s family only occupied a small portio
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