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Chapter 54 Open Door

Author: bluemorose
last update publish date: 2021-11-18 07:09:31
*Ana*

“My good people,” Father’s voice booms to quiet the room. Immediately, people turn in their seats to look his way as Father lifts his glass. On cue, everyone moves to raise theirs. I lift mine as Mykhol refills his before doing the same.

It must be pretty good for him to drink so much so quickly. I note that this must be Mykhol’s third glass. I wonder what it tastes like. Is it sweet? I hope so.

I move to try a sip before I stop myself at the sensation. Someone is watching. I look up in
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