Chapter 48

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Kelsey's POV I stood in the foyer, my pheromones wilting like frost-hit pine needles. Marcus was totally unreliable—didn't he say Moira was arriving in two days? "Kelsey, you're back from work! Come over!" Moira's voice, carrying a sandalwood aura, drifted over like a sun-warmed blanket. Forcing a smile, I curled my fingers unconsciously while changing my shoes. Thank goodness I didn't bring a suitcase—I would've been busted for sure. Calmly, I handed the bag to Suzie. As I sat beside Moira, my fingertips brushed the elderly woman's hand—it was ice-cold, as if dipped in snow water. Her sandalwood aura was faint, like a dying candle—Marcus hadn't lied; she really hasn't been well lately. Moira held my hand and glanced at the wedding photo on the living room wall. "I was worried abo

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