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The morning was quiet, with a light mist clinging to the grounds as Klarisse and Alex prepared to leave for the Fowls’ estate. Neither spoke much during the drive, the weight of Klarisse’s revelation still lingering between them. Klarisse had her hands clasped tightly in her lap, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery. Alex, sensing her unease, reached out and gently placed a hand over hers.

“You don’t have to do this alone anymore,” he said softly, his voice carrying a quiet reassurance.

Klarisse turned to him, her eyes glistening with gratitude. She gave him a small nod and whispered, “Thank you.”

When they arrived at the Fowls’ mansion, the sprawling estate felt eerily still. Klarisse led the way, her steps deliberate but hesitant. The path to Klara’s resting place was secluded, hidden behind a grove of trees on the eastern side of the property.

The gravesite was simple but elegant, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and adorned with fresh flowers, which Klarisse recognized as
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