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Chapter 37: Hashing Things Out

Mary sat on a small cushioned bench next to the window of her room at the Miyamoto estate. The city didn’t seem to be as busy as she imagined it would be, but it was still a wonderful sight for her. Even through all of her worrying and processing of grudges and deep thoughts, the fact that she was able to finally set foot in the city gave a warm, but melancholic feeling.

‘I used to talk Mama’s ear off about this place.’ She sighed to herself. ‘Always told her I’d see it one day and send her all the pictures.’

A knock at the door drew her attention. “It’s open!” She called.

The door creaked open and in peeked Kimiko. “Oh good! You’re here!” She smiled. “Father is in the garden and was hoping he could speak with you.”

Mary let out a shaky breath, but nodded all the same. “Yeah. Yeah, I can speak with him.”

“It’ll be okay.” Kimiko reassured her. “It’s just protocol, if I’m being honest. Father actually kind of likes you.”

Mary arched her brow in surprise. “He what now?”