SHE WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO WAKE UP.”

employees hesitated beside the cremation chamber. Flames roared behind them like a hungry animal.
I looked directly at them.
“Open it.”
Helena snapped sharply,
“He has no authority here.”
Without a word, I reached into my coat and unfolded a legal document.
“Actually,” I replied calmly, “I do.”
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