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2024-10-29 19:42:56A few moments later, they finally decided to visit Carlos Fortalejo's Family Mausoleum.
Carlos helped Gracie Anne get down from the horse.Gracie Anne noticed that the entire mausoleum was made of white marble, from the walls and the floor. It also has a big gate."Our family's ancestors are all laid to rest here at our family mausoleum..." Carlos started to speak."Wow, all of your family members are here." said Gracie Anne. She suddenly became interested in Gale's family."I haven't met my grand parents because they already passed away even before I was born. Also I haven't met my father because I grew up.in an orphanage. My father and mother hasn't been present my whole life." relayed Carlos."Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that." Gracie Anne responded, in a sincere manner."So, how about you? Where are your grandparents?" Carlos curiously asks Gracie Anne."Well, both of my grandfather's from each side of the fami
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