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Chapter 15: Sending Death through Butterflies
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"You're late, my son. Why?" Stephen asked when Evan arrived with his servant in the dining room.
The dining room is huge with a very long, wide table, and a big fancy chandelier in the center of the beautifully structured ceiling.
A feast decorated the long table and the aroma of the delicious food filled the entire room with delicacy, making anyone's appetite build up like a moutain of hunger.
The dining table's seats are occupied by Evan's Family and his Uncle's. They didn't touch a single food and waited for Evan to arrive.
"I'm very sorry for my tardiness, everyone." Evan bowed, so as Nino, in an apologetic manner. "I just stumbled on something on my way."
Evan then straightened his back and took his seat, while Nino joined the other servants, who are standing patiently near the door.
After taking his seat, Evan's eyes then looked up to the bee-like creatures flying above. Yellow and black stripes covered their entire skin
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