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Chapter 7- A Toast To Trouble

Penulis: Jechera
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BROOKLYN

I made sure Elliot had everything he needed for school before the sun even finished rising. His little backpack was packed, his inhaler was triple-checked, and I reminded him again,not to run too much during recess. Mr. Alcott handed him his lunch, the driver waited outside, and off he went in that sleek black car Dominic arranged on day one. It had become a smooth routine already.

When he got back, he ran through the door with a wide grin, breathless but glowing.

“School was fun! I have a new friend—his name is Jamie and he has a pet snake!”

I laughed, ruffling his hair. “Please don’t bring any snakes home.”

Later, I told him I’d be going out for a family dinner and to be good for Mr. Alcott while I was away. He gave me a thumbs up, already distracted by a game on his tablet. That was the brief part of my day,the easy part.

Now I was in front of the floor-length mirror in my room, struggling.

The dress Dominic’s stylist picked out was a royal blue backless satin gown that sh
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