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Chapter 21

Author: Lily Woods
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The sun cast a warm golden glow as I entered the lavish sitting room of our sprawling estate. Alexander had informed me that his mother, Margaret, wished to speak with me privately—a meeting that held the promise of uncovering long-held secrets and shedding light on the mysterious darkness that had shrouded her past.

Margaret sat regally in an intricately carved armchair, her graceful presence belying the weight she carried within her. Her eyes, once vibrant and full of life, now held a glimmer of sadness as she beckoned me to take a seat opposite her. The room exuded an air of quiet elegance, with soft light filtering through the lace curtains and the faint scent of roses lingering in the air.

As I settled into the plush chair, a mixture of anticipation and apprehension washed over me. I had often wondered about Margaret's enigmatic past, the secrets she guarded so closely. Now, with her request for this private conversation, the time had come to peel back the layers and delve into t
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