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ng the dimly lit gambling den with a soothing melody. But h

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r now" Lexi asked with a

add the sugar" Sophia replied the dau

cozy kitchen. Sophia's laughter echoed through the house, making Lexi feel safe and loved

tles and collecting seashells. Winter nights were cozy, sn

el tired. At first, they thought it was just stress

ound of shattering dishes still echoed in her mind. They rushed So

and sleepless nights. Lexi's father tried everything to save Sophia –

s, the desperation to live. They tried to ke

ed the devastating news that the cancer had spread, Jack received the call from

swore he didn't commit. The accusations tarnished hi

ost their stability, their

uced him to opening a gambling den

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o entertain the patrons, making them feel welcome and relaxed. But the memori

ired man with piercing black eyes. He seemed out of place among th

expression serious. "Lexi, I need to talk to you about s

eeling a sense

keep us afloat. His name is Donatello

exi asked, her voice

ys to expand his empire. I had to borrow a sign

s widened.

difficult spot if we can't pay him back. He's expecting a su

the implications. "What

"He wants a share of the den's profit

pped a beat. "Wh

nts to...mentor you, I suppose. But I don't tr

her spine. She didn't like

looking at his face, she already

as she went back to sit in piano and began pl

s she talked to piano which was like her best friend and then she started

y" she said while calling the pi

atha, Lexi's human best friend said b

whinned as she went to hug her

leaving just her dad to manage the den even now that things are pr

ve with him" Agatha asked pointin

d Agatha wondering why she

is den sometimes maybe you would hear things" Agatha groaned

stop acting like almig

t him, I want you to help me draw

wing in the previousl

in the first place when you're so lazy to

you but am lazy to draw, two d

hat do you know about him" L

gatha replied and Lexi