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Chapter 30
I was awoken when my inflatable mattress dipped to one side causing me to roll towards Sam who had lain next to me. He placed his heavy arm around my shoulder and pulled me towards him in a tight one armed hug.
‘Happy Birthday, Aves’ he said quietly, giving my forehead a quick peck.
‘Thank you!’ I smiled up at him before closing my eyes again. Despite the melting frost outside, the living room was basking in the warm glow of the sun. Sam sat up after a few minutes and handed me a steaming hot cup of coffee which I happily wrapped my hands around as I inhaled the delicious aroma. We chatted a while enjoying our coffees together until Julie walked in.
‘Happy birthday Avery!’ she sang with a wide grin on her face. ‘We made you breakfast in the kitchen, come!’ She grabbed my hand and pulled me out of my nest of blankets towards the table where a large serving platter of pancakes
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