Chapter Twenty Two

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"Sir?" I exclaimed as I opened the door, surprised to see my boss standing at my porch. "What are you doing here?" "Can I please come in?" He said a small smile on his lips. Suddenly remembering my manners, I let him in. "Esther, who is- oh, welcome." My uncle exclaimed, recognizing my boss. He faced the clock and looked back at Jack Rhodes. "You came at a rather suspicious time. Is anything the matter?" He asked curiously. My boss faced me, then looked back at my uncle. "I have so much I want to talk to Esther about. I apologize for coming so suddenly, I just couldn't wait- " "Oh, please then take your time if it's important. I'll be in my room." My uncle gave me a pointed look, before heading to his room. We heard the sound of a door shut before the atmosphere became awkward

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