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Upon arriving in the village, the family was welcomed with open arms by Mama Rose, who rejoiced over their miraculous escape. The news of their survival spread quickly, inspiring awe and gratitude among the villagers. As festivities commenced, Edith’s despair deepened. The sounds of laughter and celebration haunted her small hut as the reality of her jealousy consumed her.
Meanwhile, Vera raised a thought-provoking question that left Mama Rose introspective. The little girl wondered if someone wished them harm, and as a chill ran down Mama Rose’s spine, she began to contemplate the depths of human jealousy.