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." Eliana took a deep breath, as she approach

m my research about the Kieran's estate, i

pen. Eliana walked in not sure w

e last remaining member of the family, was said to live a solitary life. Lit

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to ask if you

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s. While he spoke with conviction, his eyes revea

le of the town are holding

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n Eliana's mind as she asked, "What

ing from this town for a sometimes now and My family is always the one to bla

n aspect of his character that intrigued her to trust

arances because I know nothing. Ma

over. Upon leaving, she felt as though Vilkas wa

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tate, Vance's final words echoed

sprawled out before her. The sound of her phone disturb

ian

muttered. "What

spoke to Vance Kieran. I believe he kno

guard in your eye

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