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

mood to see me. I'll just annoy him," Blake

than press him,

Pearl heard a gruff voice from inside. "Leave me

Pearl sensed he was fine. "It's

silent for a moment before granting entry with a solemn "Come

expected, Blake had been right. Ezra really wished to

Pearl found Ezra seated on

Jordan," Pearl greeted him

grief when he mentioned Beah, who had passed away. "They're two separate matters." Pearl held firm. She didn't

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