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Chapter 23

Author: Lois
last update publish date: 2026-03-30 00:07:08
Nicole's POV

The institute held a small gathering in the common hall that evening.

Marlon had told me it would look strange if I didn't come. Attendant staff were expected to be visible at institute social functions. So I came in my coat and my wig and my glasses and stood near the edge of the wall the way I always did.

The twins were already asleep. Amber was with them, I had checked twice before I left.

Marlon found me within ten minutes, appearing at my elbow with two plates and the e
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