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CHAPTER 23
Era's heart broke for the third time. She did not need a soothsayer to tell her what was going on here anymore. Their looks and dirt said it all.
"I am sorry."
"No, I miss her. It has been long since I saw her and she said that to me."
"It is okay. Do not worry. I would say that to you every day from now on. You are beautiful."
She managed to smile and before Era knew what was going on, one of the children, a young girl of about three years of age, began to hit her leg.
"Hello dear," she smiled at the girl as she waited for her to speak.
"What of me? Am I beautiful?"
"Ha…" even though she was smiling, her heart was bleeding on the inside. "Of course, darling, you are gorgeous."
"Yay, she said I am gorgeeoorrr…" Era smiled again. She really was cute underneath the dirt covering her face.
Before he knew what was going on, most of the children rushed up to them, all eager to hear from her.
"Me too."
"What about me."
"Tell me as well."
"Miss…"
