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ute. As suddenly as it began, the convulsions stopped. The four of them

, his expensive suit now wrinkled and stained. He looked

s a misunderstanding. A terrible mistake. The

ng himself up with trembling arms. "A clerical

ought possible, nodded weakly a

e to raise their s

The guests had backed away, forming a wide circle a

ferent, heavier portfolio. He handed it to me

Scott Automotive, real deeds to several properties, and transfer documents for a

mth. "See, darling? It was all a silly mix-up. We love you

e stage, a hopeful, pat

n my hand to their terrified faces

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re! Give her s

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chin thoughtfully. "Well... my feet do hurt f

you look so strong. Could you carry m

, being asked to act as a porter in front of all these people. Humiliating. But he

course, little sister," he

ead on his shoulder like a trusting, beloved sister. As he carried me through the stunned cr

just the