Chapter 13
They approached the mansion. It loomed before them, an exact replica of the original building. The interior lights were on, as if people were home, and there were two flying cars parked in the driveway.
“The resemblance is uncanny,” X said.
Jeanette clapped her hands together. “I know. Isn’t it fantastic?”
X saw bits of her former self shining through—the happy Jeanette that he once knew.
She stopped as if someone were speaking to her. “Absolutely. I marked the location so we can come back. I can’t believe how wonderful it looks, either. I feel like none of the last few years even happened. I expect Papa to be waiting for us when we go in.”
“Who’s she talking to?” Shortcut asked.
X shrugged.
They approached the front door. Jeanette held up her hand, and Xadrian and the g
