Chapter 5

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The next morning, Alexander, who was about to go to work, was surprised to see Aunt Lucy, Helena's mother, talking to his own mother with a worried expression. “Is something the matter?” “Uh... nothing really.” Aunt Lucy avoided telling the truth to Alexander, but Catherine thought differently. “Aunt Lucy came to request a leave of absence.” “Where is Aunt Lucy planning to go?” Alexander asked out of curiosity. “Aunt Lucy is taking Helena to the doctor because she has a fever and isn't feeling well.” Catherine answered again, not expecting her response to make her son's calm face turn serious. “But last night I saw Helena was fine.” Last night, he had been with Helena for several hours, and she only returned to her room after midnight. “Oh, how did you know Helena was fine last n

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