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... out praise because of how alone he had been.


The only praise he had received was from his parents, and that praise had come from a place of warmth in their hearts.


It had been many years since that same warmth had been snuffed out in Aldrich's own heart.


"Thank you, master!" said Valera with a proper bow. "Mhm. Mhm." She nodded to herself, smiling and taking in Aldrich's praise no matter how awkward or little it was.


As Valera took in Aldrich's praise ...

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