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“Which is e’re passing it on to a higher power, literally”

They reached the er’s office and were ushered in by Gennifer

“Please join us We’re so excited about the things you uncovered and therecords, and there was a Bronwyn Broho lived and worked here in the hteen hundreds The death announcement of her fiancé was also found” The salt-and-pepper haired petite woman in a sharp navy-blue dress vibrated with excitement Her blue eyes sparkled, and a wide sh lines around her mouth and eyes

“We’re just happy she’ll be put to rest,” De the lead as Pierce tried his best not to show his irritation Am I the only one around her with a healthy dose of concern? She’s not a pet project She’s a ghost who’s been around for a long time

“I believe she’d like being re her story told” Gennifer placed a hand on her chest and sighed “It’s sad yet so roain”

Deht and remained silent He could see the unease in the tense set of her shoulders and the dulled sparkle in her eyes She’s thinking about her parents He wanted to wring Gennifer’s neck as his hard as taken down brick by brick The past few days, he’d gotten her to step outside of her co et a second shot

“Well, here’s the necklace” He thrust the cloth-wrapped bundle, and a weight lifted off his shoulders It’s all yours now, Gennifer

“Thank you We’ll be sure to credit you for the discovery”

He held up his hands “That’s really no—”

“Aweso beside him He sed down his protests, happy to see shehappier

“The clergyman will arrive around two Would you like to wait for hi?”

“Demi?”

“No, I’ve already said ood-byes to the spirit”

“Very well” Gennifer smiled “We’ll be in touch as we prepare to display the locket Enjoy the rest of your stay, and please, don’t hesitate to ask for anything “

“Thanks, Gennifer” Pierce wrapped an arainst hih of relief They turned and walked out of the office “It’s our last night What should we do?” he said