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After Frederick had found out, the gossip had spread among their group. Naturally, their captain had heard as
well. Given recent events, he was aware of everything.
“For real?” Josiah’s eyes lit up with a flicker of hope.
Freya nodded. “Yes.”
That one word seemed to lift a weight from Josiah’s shoulders, and he finally settled into the game.
Although he didn’t have many pieces left, he lasted several dozen moves before Freya claimed victory.
“Let's go another round,” Josiah said with a newfound cheeriness.
Freya smiled and agreed without hesitation.
In the past, playing with Josiah had demanded her full attention. But that last ghad been an easy win, given
how distracted he'd been.
Thankfully, in the second round, they both brought their focus, and over an hour passed before Josiah emerged
as the victor.
Playing chess with elders was never about winning. Whether with Lionel or Josiah, Freya always aimed for an
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When the gended, Josiah glanced at the clock. It was nearing eleven.
He frowned slightly, wondering what had becof Ellis. It was almost noon, yet he still hadn't shown up. Had
those old coots roped him into another gof chess?
The thought made Josiah want to go have a firm word with his friends.
Today was too important for them to be this clueless.
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“Josiah, do you have other plans today?” Freya asked, catching him checking the trepeatedly and worrying
she was holding him up.
“Not at all. I'm quite free,” Josiah replied, masking his thoughts. He added, half-truthfully, “Someone was
supposed to visit today, but it’s getting late. Maybe they won't show.”
“Would you liketo call and check for you?” Freya offered kindly, having no suspicion.
She couldn’t have guessed Ellis might be nearby. She believed their meeting was scheduled for the following
day.
“No, no need.” Josiah waved it off and smoothly switched topics. “Let's talk about you. Did you chere today
for something else?” He'd noticed the bag she brought.
Usually, when Freya visited just to play chess and keep him company, she cempty-handed. So, something
was definitely on her mind.
Freya knew Josiah was sharp. Still, she hesitated.
Bringing up her reason for coming might dampen his good mood.
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