Werent expecting me, I see.

Chapters 11 & 12

The following morning, the day of the inquest, was suitably gloomy.

Chapters 19 & 20

There was, I decided, no time like the present to begin my machinations.

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His mood was not at all agreeable

Chapters 23 & 24

I had already dressed when Gil stirred.

I heard a startled gasp

Chapters 27 & 28

I rose slowly, the letter still in my hand.

Thats my letter, isnt it?

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Once again, the burden of our relationship

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