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Chapter 42
"Claire, this is a surprise."
"You're telling me; I thought you were missing. Angela, welcome back."
"Where were you, Nicole? The whole town was looking for you."
"Now is not the time, Claire. It's good seeing you; please come in."
Claire walked through the house to the lounge, where she saw Jack and Marcus. She awkwardly stood there, "Am I disturbing you, guy?"
"No, not at all." Said Jack.
“Marcus and Nicole, I am terribly sorry for what has happened to your parents. If there is anything I could do, please let me know."
Marcus nodded, "We will let you know."
"I saw your house is a crime scene. Do you guys have a place to stay?"
"I am at a friend. Nicole will be here with Angela."
Claire knew Jack and Nicole had a history, as she nodded, "Nicole, why don't you stay over by me?"
"No thanks, I feel more at home here than I felt at my own place."
"Okay then, would you mind if I pulled Jack a
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