Pearl followed Blake into Ezra's backyard, paying little mind to the earlier gossip, focused instead on what lay ahead.

Contrary to her expectations, Ezra's backyard was rather modest, not the grandeur she had imagined. It felt oddly familiar, though it was her first time there. Then it clicked-Beah's place seemed to be designed the same way.

As they ventured deeper, the foliage grew denser, nearly obstructing their path. Blake pointed at a house by the wall. "Grandfather's in there. Knock three times when you enter."

Pearl nodded, sensing it was probably Ezra's rule.

"I'll wait out here. Best if I don't go in," Blake added hastily, itching to leave.

was taken aback

the mood to see

Rather than press him, she

Pearl heard a gruff

sounded irritated, Pearl sensed he was

a moment before granting entry with a solemn

Blake had been right.

Pearl found Ezra seated on the bed, looking worn with

Jordan," Pearl greeted

remarked sadly, frowning in grief when he mentioned Beah, who had passed away. "They're two

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