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The Unexpected Announcement

Author: Demiurgos
last update publish date: 2026-05-06 06:43:51

The afternoon banquet was loud in the best way possible.

Abijah made a terrible joke somewhere between the roasted lamb and the third round of drinks, and the entire table turned against him like a wolf pack cornering prey. Even Delilah folded her arms and refused to look at him. He sat there grinning like he had said the funniest thing in the world, which only made it worse.

Anna watched it all from her seat, a small smile playing at the corner of her lips. The laughter rolled on, glasses clin
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