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Chapter 55: Grave

Author: CelestiaDawn
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I followed the little girl down a road lined with tall grass. The girl stated that she wished to accompany me to her parents' grave.

The bushes crunched beneath our feet, and the earthy scent of leaves filled the air.

As we approached a small field, I noticed two simple earthen mounds adorned with wildflowers. This was without a doubt the tomb in question.

"Has someone been looking after this grave?" I inquired, noticing the meticulously tended mounds.

Although it was surrounded by tall bushes, it appeared to be almost completely devoid of grass in the tomb area.

The girl nodded, her eyes gleaming with pride. The girl appeared to be acclimating to life without her parents, though nostalgia lingered in her mind.

"I keep it clean," she explained, her voice tinged with responsibility. For some reason, I had the impression that this girl was always putting on a brave face.

I approached one of the graves with mixed feelings.

The little girl trailed behind, clutching a bamboo bottle in her
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