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.

Pearl was

see me. I'll

Rather than press

times on the ornate wooden door, Pearl heard a gruff voice from inside.

Pearl sensed he was

before granting entry with

had been right. Ezra really

room, Pearl found Ezra seated on the bed, looking worn

Jordan," Pearl greeted him

Beah, who had passed away. "They're two separate

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