Forty six
Author: SJM
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
When he returned, he asked her what she had seen and Tricia, after cleaning the dining table, sat down to say to his master all that she had noticed ever since.

“The lady, behind those mask were aunt Pearl, I was shocked just as you are and not going to believe me, the first time I saw it.”

She adjusted. Andrew, was paying keen attention to her, he better listen to everything Tricia, says as this is so serious. And if Maryanne, keeps apologizing for whatever the family wants to do later, then something extra bad is cooking up.

“At the time I wanted to send my condolence to the Dominic's, I had met with Mrs. Felicia, and after I said, all I could, I just decided to go upstairs, and tell her I was about leaving because, she had gone upstairs after sometime. Then, I stumbled into someone, saying they will deal rudely with you and leave you completely dead.”

“So, I looked further, and I saw aunt Pearl, she stood in front of the mirror and pulled off her mask. I didn't see the real face
SJM

I'm glad you all read it to this extent. My profound gratitude.

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