Chapter 142

TESSA'S POV:

I searched every chamber—no Mia. Not in the halls, not in the garden. Where could she have gone?

I found Mrs. Lira in the sitting room, knitting as always, pretending not to notice me. Typical.

“I can’t find Mia anywhere,” I said, stepping in.

“Oh...” she replied, not even looking up.

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