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SUNDAY MORNING TENSION

작가: M. J ONYX
last update 최신 업데이트: 2025-09-07 23:24:48

The Sunday morning light filtered through the kitchen windows of the Moreles home, casting long shadows across the worn wooden table where the family had gathered for breakfast. Owen sat rigid in his chair, his coffee growing cold as he stared at the newspaper spread before him. The headlines about recent gang violence in the city only fueled the fire burning in his chest.

“She needs to come home.” His voice cut through the peaceful morning air like a blade. “This has gone on long enough.”

Cara looked up from her plate, setting down her fork carefully. “Owen, we have talked about this—”

“No.” He slammed his palm against the table, making the dishes jump. “We haven’t talked about anything. Our daughter is living with a man whose world could get her killed, and we’re supposed to just accept it?”

Camila brought down her tablet, and glanced between her parents hiding her own fear, she clearly understood her father’s fear and concern .

“Dad, maybe you should—”

“Maybe I should what?” Owen’s
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