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“So, does he have friends?" I asked as we started to climb another set of stairs to a different wing. "Or is it just business associates?”

"Mr. Silas?” She looked back at me over her shoulder.

“Yes, him.” I realized she thought I meant Julian.

“He has a best friend, I think. I haven't been here long, but he's rarely at the house. He only visits once in a while."

I could tell. I hadn't seen anyone besides the family since I arrived. "What’s he like?"

"He’s nice, Ma’am.”

"Just nice?" I raised an eyebrow.

Grace didn't answer. She just gave me a small smile and kept walking.

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