Charlie himself was undoubtedly the life knot—so who exactly was this person in the middle? The fickle fence-sitter?

Still, Vera told Charlie despite her confusion, "I can only ask for your patience while I meditate on the connection. I will inform you right away when I have something.

Charlie nodded.

If the likes of Merlin Lammy asked for years to track down Claire, he knew he couldn't expect instant results from Vera no matter how much of a miracle worker she was.

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