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Chapter 23
'So why exactly did you just do that?' Ivie asked Dannielle as they walked through a very nice neighborhood.
"Because I want to show you Japan… I want to show you my home."
'Your… your… home? You… you live in Japan?'
"Used to. Mom still does… dad… dad's in Australia… haven't seen him in years… he left us… mom and I… and Jack… he left him too…"
'Who's Jack?'
"My… my brother… he was my brother… until… until Manfred…" she couldn't finish.
'What did Manfred do?' Ivie was stunned.
"Manfred… Manfred… Manfred took him… I don't know where he is… all I know is that if I betray Manfred I'll never see Jack again…" and Dannielle started crying. Very slightly, but crying none-the-less.
'Is that why you're on Manfred's side?'
"Yes, if it were up to me I would help you and Charlie. If it were up to me you would be in America."
'I don't want to be in America… I want to be in Britain with my friends… I'll find your brother… and… and you'll be free…'
"I don't deserve that from you."
'Of course you do! It isn't your fault you didn't have a choice!'
"You always have a choice… I always have a choice."
'But you didn't want to lose your brother so you did the only thing you could—join Manfred. I forgive you for everything you've done for me.'
"How? I have never been kind to you."
'I still forgive you. I still want to find Jack for you… I'm clairvoyant… maybe I can use that to help…'
"Maybe… but Manfred will be angry at the both of us."
'No, he would be angry at me… it has nothing to do with you.' Ivie smiled.
Dannielle suddenly stopped and turned.
"Welcome," she smiled, "to Hanei House."
'Prosperity House…' murmured Ivie mentally.
"Correct."