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Chapter 5

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After dinner, Wendy gently placed a list in front of me. "We're moving abroad in a month. I've written down all your favorite dishes. When we get there, I'll make them for you so that you won't get homesick."

She spoke softly as if coaxing a child. I nodded, but deep down, I didn't quite believe her.

Penelope used to say the same sort of things. Eventually, she became annoyed with how picky I was, and we would end up ordering takeout.

I stared at the plants on the windowsill before turning back to Wendy.

"The flowers…" My throat tightened.

The last time I moved, Penelope threw all of my plants away.

"They're coming with us. Every single one." Wendy smiled, ruffling my hair. "I've already hired a shipping company. Don't worry."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

The days that followed were hectic.

She took me for a visa application. She patiently helped me fill out each form. When the staff asked questions, she would gently hold my hand, giving me courage.

…

"It's time for a check-up tod
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