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Chapter 56
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2021-11-03 00:00:00Marvin
“She can absolutely not stay here. I don’t know what the hell Panter is thinking—“
I entered the library, searching for my mom. Elena, who was exhausted, had decided to take a nap, which gave me enough time to think about my decision.
“Yes, I know Marvin.” My mom yawned, getting up from her chair. She threw her book onto the side table and walked closer. “So, what are you going to do now?”
It wasn’t my intention to let her stay here, but kicking her out was also not an option. I didn’t want her near the Castillo’s, and especially not in the lion’s den—as if one dinner wasn’t bad enough.
We were not an ordinary family, and anyone directly involved with us had to be prepared to put their lives at stake. I took my distance to protect her, and this was not what I wanted.
I had to get her out of here, and I had to do it quickly.
“Are you done with the preparations for the house?” I asked. “Yes, you c
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