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Chapter 0044

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“Have you been given any information?” I ask the girls.

“Just that we have to eat breakfast and clean up, then we’ll get our first clue.”

I nod. “Then we better do what your dad tells us, right?” I nod, hoping they’ll figure it out.

The girls nod vigorously.

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