Gracia chuckled and pulled Gloria toward the village.

Gloria turned her head to Adrian. "Wait for me in Drogoton. I'll contact you when Cici and I get there," she said.

Adrian made an "okay" gesture and watched the sisters return to the village. Shortly after, he left Thompsonville and headed back to Drogoton.

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The news of Gloria's return caused a sensation in the surrounding area. Many living nearby Thompsonville came to see her. The village had organized a feast and set up over a hundre