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nstantly, the house was quiet, and only the chiming of the clock could be heard. After a long while, her father took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to speak.

“This is a trying time. We only have to be strong and hope for the best.”

“For how long?” Madeline cried out and released her suppressed emotions.

“Please don't cry, Mom,” Laura cried out too.

Likewise, her disillusioned father was lost of what to do.

The Next Day

At The Front Desk

Presently, Barbara had concluded that Laura was a witch and had been hexed by another one. She made up her mind to ignore her and work alone.

“She can implicate me if I don't keep her where she belonged,” she told herself and continued her work.

Nevertheless, she had forgotten about her threat to call the Management's attention to her salary until Laura called her attention.

“Barbara, I wish to plead with you to let the issue of my salary pass. I promise to work peacefully with you as your assistant.”

Barbara had never had it so good and gra