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Chapter 132: Dinner at the Adobe House
“Aunt Susan!” called Lisa excitedly as she ran excitedly towards the woman in white who came out of the main door of the adobe house. Lisa dropped her bags to the floor and gave the old woman a hug.
“How are you, Lisa?” asked Susan who took a step backward to give her niece a good look. “You’re thinner and your skin looks sunburnt! Just what have you been doing to yourself?” exclaimed the old woman as she ran her eyes on Lisa, looking at her from head to foot.
“I’ve been doing a lot of freediving recently, Auntie,” answered Lisa, smiling widely at her aunt.
“You should take care of yourself more. Your mother wouldn’t want your skin too dark like that. She had always wanted to have a fair complexion like me, but unfortunately, she got your grandfather’s skin,” said Susan.
“I’m fine with a good tan, Auntie! Don’t you think I look better dark skinned?&
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