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“Why didn’t Henry come? Hope inquired, directing her question to Roaxana and Fred.

“Henry hasn’t been home since last night,” Fred explained. “I spoke to him on

the phone, but he said he wouldn’t be coming,” he briefed Hope on the situation. As Fred moved to assist her with the plates, Hope insisted that he refrain from doing so.

“It’s no trouble at all, Fred replied with a smile, accompanying Hope to the dining hall.

Roaxana couldn’t resist a taunt as she noticed Fred carrying plates. “Since when did my brother start doing such chores?” she remarked sarcastically.

“I thought to lend a hand to Hope, unlike you, sister,” Fred retorted, placing the plates on the table. Turning to Ryan, he added in a mutter, “I hope my sister doesn’t trouble you with her nonsensical talks.”

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“What? Fred, I’ll throttle you if you dare say anything negative about me,” Roaxana exclaimed, her anger flaring.

“See? You’ve got quite the bad temper, Sis. I wonder how a guy will manage to handle you,” Fred retorted, rolling his eyes before taking his seat.

“You two still haven’t changed,” Paul remarked, entering the dining hall with his girlfriend, Violet. Behind them was Clifton, who wore a stoic expression, accompanied by Logan. For some reason, Gloria didn’t either attend the meet.

“Paul, you have no idea how much my brother torments me,” Roaxana declared, sticking her tongue out at Fred playfully.

Ryan couldn’t help but smile at Roaxana’s antics, although he quickly concealed it before she could catch him.

“Please, everyone, take your seats. Let’s enjoy our lunch. Hope and I have prepared today’s meals, and we hope you’ll all enjoy them,” Logan announced, observing everyone settling into their chairs.

“Wow! I never knew you could cook!” Fred exclaimed, genuinely surprised to learn that Logan had prepared the meals with Hope.

affectionately on Logan’s shoulder. “You’re all going to love

her seat before settling into his own. As Madam Camila instructed the servants to serve the meals, the group began. to eat, and the atmosphere quickly turned lively with their

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even refraining talking with Roaxana. He was aware of the fact that they both were good friends, but this sudden

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age as Logan? I thought

in amusement. “Do you think I look

seem like he’s 29, Hope replied

it’s his genes,” Fred chimed

you mean?” she asked, curious

I believe I’m the last one remaining from my pack. In our pack, we age slowly,”

fascinating, Hope remarked, genuinely intrigued by

to an end. As everyone left the dining hall and gathered in the living room, Logan approached

Logan?” Ryan inquired as they came to a

Roaxana? I’ve noticed you seem to avoid conversations with her,” Logan remarked, his concern evident in his

off. “You must have misunderstood, Logan,” he replied, trying to conceal any underlying tension.

a while now. You’ve been friends for years, and your recent behavior around her is concerning,” Logan

reading too much into it,” Ryan insisted, deflecting

swiftly changed the subject, diverting attention away from

heard from my brother about an insisted, deflecting

start the investigation in the evening. Clifton has already gathered the necessary

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