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Chapter 10 Adopted
(Dahlia POV)
I rolled over the bed and closed my eyes after I silently prayed. The orchestral sound of the storm helped me sleep. But I was immediately woken up by Karen’s loud voice.
“Hey, Dahlia.” She just got home.
I get up to go down. I found her taking off her wet jacket. I put the emergency light on the table. She is about to say something again when I hush her. She is too loud.
"Grandma is sleeping."
“Tss.”
“Uhm, where’s Carlo?” My voice was groggy.
I went to the stove to reheat the stew. Then suddenly the current returned, and the sudden burst of light hurt my eyes.
“Give me money.” was her answer to my question. Which makes me look at her.
“Huh?” I can’t believe what I heard. Money? Give her money?
“I need money,” she extended her palm to me.” Don't try any excuses because I need m
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