His mission
Rose frowned, raising her eyebrows. “Really? At this price, I’d think the place would be flooded with people.” Dalton’s expression sobered, his tone shifting. He stepped a little closer, lowering his voice. “I’ve been tasked with selling this property for a very long time. Many years, in fact. The previous owners—may they rest in peace—entrusted it to me. And I swore I’d find someone who could take care of it, no matter how long it took.”
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