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Slip Of A Tongue!

Author: Damini Shrivastaw
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

“Some years back, Kiara came with a little boy in her hand, claiming she picked up from near a church!” Mr. Lewis lowered his gaze, stressing his forehead as he tried to recall that incident. “He was… perhaps, crying there alone in a very pathetic condition when Kiara found him.”

“A toddler?” Viaan inquired, looking at Mr. Lewis with narrowed eyes. He then looked at Leo and found the same curious expression on his face. “And which church?”

“Not exactly a toddler. He must be three or four at that time! And I don’t remember the church’s name.” Answered the man, knitting his eyebrows as if trying to remember something. “Actually, I was out of town those days due to my business, so couldn’t visit them for several days.”

“Oh, okay!” Viaan nodded, then asked again. “So, did Aaron say how he was all alone there? I mean, if he was three or four, he must have started speaking by that age.” His tone sounded more inquisitive as he looked at the middle-aged man with curiosity. He was determined t
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