Chapter 247

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I showed them the linen closet and their room.

"The bathroom's right down the hall. You'll share it with Lucia and Zoe. If you need any incidentals, we keep some on hand."

"I was able to pack what Marcia and I need. I don't know if Zoe got what she needed for an overnight stay," Sam said.

"I'm fine for a brief stay," Zoe reassured me. I left Sam and Marcia and led the other two down the hall.

"This will be your room then," I showed it to Lucia and Zoe.

Lucia found an envelope with her name on it placed on her pillow.

"Is this for me?"

"I'm sure it is if it has your name on it."

She carefully opened the envelope, almost if she were afraid some other Lucia would come in and claim it from her. When she read it, she started crying.

"What is it, Lucia?" Zoe said, putting her arm around her.

Lucia handed her the card. Zoe started crying too. "It's beautiful," Zoe said. "So thoughtful of them."

"What is it?" I as