Pearl and Damian arrived at a sanatorium in Enswood.

Nestled on the outskirts of Enswood, not too far from the city center, the sanatorium sat in a quiet spot, away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Few folks frequented the place.

Pearl hadn't considered this location before. With Beah's serious illness, Pearl assumed she'd be in a hospital. Sanatoriums were usually for those nearing the end of their lives, so the thought of Beah choosing this place to pass away tore at her heart.

She hurried inside, eager to see her mother, but a person at the door stopped her. "Who are you? What's your name? Can I see your ID?"

Pearl felt a bit flustered but tried to stay composed. "My mom's in there. Can I go see her?"

"What's your mother's name?"

her lip, unsure if Beah might have used a

list and then looked grave. "Beah Jordan...

heart skipped a beat. "Please double-check. You must be mistaken. How could she have

there was a Beah Jordan here. I wouldn't make a mistake

saw her just two days ago. How could she be gone now?"

No one knows when it's their time. You make it sound like we're up

that his tone had been aggressive and apologized

Pearl's heartache intensified. "Where's her body then?

hesitated. "But there's a chance.

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