“Well, I have an offer of my own. Now, to be clear, I cannot afford even a fraction of what your talent would be worth. But I can give you this cottage to live in, dinner with me as often as you would enjoy it, and a modest weekly wage.” Keira blinked. “Sorry, do you mean—?” “I would like you to support Blighty’s spirits in moving on to the next life.” Adage took off his glasses and polished them on the edge of his sweater vest. His eyes looked misty again. “I became a pastor to assist as many souls as possible, and I am proud to say I have given the task everything I have. But my ability to
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