60. A dark and mysterious figure, identifying himself only as Persona Non Grata, seeks out Susan

Persona Non Grata had arrived under the guise of an ordinary traveler, but there was nothing ordinary about his presence. In the dim light of the widow’s hovel, his questions seemed innocent—about the family, the estate, and the fall from grace—but his eyes held a deeper intent. Susan felt unease coil in her chest as he probed about the twins’ past, their father’s debts, and their connections. She answered cautiously, the weight of her own uncertainty growing with each question. He spoke little of himself but hinted at knowing more than he let on. His demeanor was calm, but Susan couldn’t shake the feeling that his inquiries were not just idle curiosity. When he finally stood to leave, his parting words were cryptic: “Sometimes, the truth you seek is buried deeper than you know.” With that, he disappeared into the night, leaving Susan with more questions than answers.