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Chapter 22
Ariana's POV
Nearly fifteen days have passed since we returned home, and as expected, both of us got busy with our lives. Samuel is busy with his hospital shifts, whereas I have to work on paintings that are supposed to be a part of the upcoming exhibition, so either I am holed up in my room, or I am in the art gallery all day.
However, even with our hectic schedules, no matter how at what time he gets home, he always tries to stop by our house. This is something that really warms my heart.
"Justin, get ready fast," I shout from the kitchen while plating the breakfast, "Otherwise, you will be late for school."
There is still an hour before his school bus arrives, but if I do not ask him to hurry up, then he will definitely get late for school.
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