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Mizzie walked very quietly to the



                                                                                                                                         front gate; just like Jomo told her.




                                                                                                                                         After a few minutes, Jomo finally



                                                                                                                                         arrived. He also had a small bag with



                                                                                                                                         him. They held hands and made their




                                                                                                                                         way towards the secret trail.



                                                                                                                                            The secret trail was dark and



                                                                                                                                         went through the forest. Before they




                                                                                                                                         entered, Mizzie became scared and



                                                                                                                                         stopped in her tracks. Jomo held her




                                                                                                                                         and told her that he would protect



                                                                                                                                         her and that everything would be




                                                                                                                                         alright. Mizzie trusted him and



                                                                                                                                         followed his lead. He held her close
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