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Kira stood on the front step of the Stirling mansion with Trevor at her side. She steeled herself before ringing the doorbell. Facing Trevor’s uncle was the final task she had to perform after what had turned out to be a harrowing day. It was after nine, but Trevor had called ahead to let Raymond know they were coming after they had finished giving their statements to Nick. They had both been careful to avoid mentioning the brooch or its history, sticking to the story that Carlo’s actions against Raymond were revenge for some unremembered wrong between their ancestors.
“I’m right here,” Trevor said in a quiet voice.
He seemed to sense Kira’s reluctance to face Raymond Stirling. How was she supposed to explain that not only was his wife was not the woman he thought she was, but now sh
