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Isla’s POV

“This is Isla. Isla this is Esmeralda.” Harry jumped in front of us to do the introduction. I watched as Miller was dragged away shouting some rubbish that made no sense.

Why did they have to bring him here anyway? He was a waste of my time and energy.

“Call me Esme.” She grinned and held out her hand to me to shake. I was so confused and had no idea what to say or do.

She looked like me and I wondered why nobody was questioning this.

Did she not notice either?

“Umm. hello.” I finally managed to say.

Max stood beside me and slid his arm around my waist.

“So, your sister and your friend and baby are safe inside.” Esme said breaking the awkward silence and I hit my lip nervously. My sister. I needed to see her. Was she ok?

“Can I see them, please?” I looked passed her to the house, and she nodded eagerly.

“Of course. Follow me.”

“Yes, Let’s go inside Isla. It’s getting chilly out here anyway.”

Something weird was going on with him but I c