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Chapter 41
Wes knocked on the door of the house that was on the address. The house was close to the market, which was advantageous. An elderly woman answered the door. Her skin was wrinkled, and she had tired eyes, but she stood straight when she addressed the visitors.
"Yes?" She raised an eyebrow.
"I'm Wes. We are...acquainted with Esmeray and are here to see her."
She scornfully looked Wes up and down.
"Vampires are not allowed in this house. Leave." The woman was about to slam the door shut when Willow stopped her.
"Wait! I'm not a vampire."
She was allowed in the wooden house and taken to a room on the upper floor. She lightly pushed the door open that was already ajar and saw Esmeray sitting on the bed near the window.
Willow knocked on the door to get her attention.
"Esmeray," she said. "Can I come in?"
Esmeray was surprised to see her.
"Yes... What are you doing here?" She gestured for Willow to take a seat
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