14- Benefit of the doubt

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Sawyer John and Stella are in the midst of blowing out the candles when an ominous voice permeates the air. “Good! I am just on time.” This voice, which sends chills down my spine, is malevolent and I never wanted to hear it ever again! The room goes abruptly silent, as all eyes are on Mike Harrison, the infamous brother of John and uncle of Trevor and Ethan. He is standing by the door, holding a bouquet of flowers. “What?! Why are you all surprised? I was not going to miss my brother’s birthday!” he says, laughing. A hollow laugh that fails to reach his eyes. “Brother, I already told you we are having a private celebration with the children tonight.” John says, visibly annoyed. OK, so if I have understood correctly, they have already asked him not to come and yet he crashes the pa

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